Upon Swanston Street, where footsteps meet,
A lone man walks in midday heat.
With earphones snug and singlet white,
He strides ahead, lost from all sight.
The city's hum fades to a tone,
For in his world, he walks alone.
Eyes widely shut, no glance is thrown—
This is his hour, he is the zone.
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Far from the world.
ReplyDeleteSafe that way
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ReplyDeleteJust groovin' to the music.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying it
DeleteHe was deep in his own world...
ReplyDeleteIsn't that wonderful
DeleteMusic isolates this young man from the world. He walks with his gaze fixed without any other worries.
ReplyDeleteSometimes that is a gift
DeleteEscuchando música se camina con más ritmo.
ReplyDeleteThat is how I enjoy my walk too
DeleteA fine looking young fellow! Great shot :-D
ReplyDeleteHe looks lean
DeleteHe was thoughtful or listening to music.
ReplyDeleteMe gusta mucho el encuadre buscando esa figura definida en primer plano uy a la izquierda del encuadre para dejar el lado derecho a ese desenfoque que equilibra la foto.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. He's in the zone, indeed. Well done as always.
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He is obviously tuned into his inner world of sound and ideas, and is shutting out current reality by closing his eyes. This is not a good idea while walking down the street.
ReplyDeleteI wonder, do you write the poems and go looking for the shot or the other way around. Either way both are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteYour poem is perfect! Has anyone gotten upset when you have taken their picture?
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ReplyDeleteHis body's in the street, his mind's elsewhere!
ReplyDeleteI often use my earbuds in the gym to avoid unwanted conversations… although I do have gym buddies that I talk to, I am not totally solitary.
ReplyDeleteBoth the photo and the poem are fabulous, but together they're perfect!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you shared this one with FFO, have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou have a way of capturing a moment in words and images, Roentare, that is deeply moving. Gorgeous: "The city's hum fades to a tone,
ReplyDeleteFor in his world, he walks alone." Simple ordinary words, but the sum is extraordinary. ❤️
What a fabulous photo and a really charming poem. Together they are perfection.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, a guy not staring at his phone!!!
ReplyDeleteLost in his own world! And LOL to Rob :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Bokehmon Lens you´ve Rocked there. Fantastic Street Photography too.
ReplyDeleteYou are a brilliant photographer, cut these poems out
ReplyDeleteYou are a brilliant photographer, cut these poems out
ReplyDeleteYou do shoot the best street photos! I like this one, and the background is so perfectly blurry. You really know what you're doing!
ReplyDeleteMarching to his music. Beautiful street candid capture.
ReplyDeleteWell captured
ReplyDeleteOui parfois les gens avancent dans la rue comme des zombies, absents au monde qui les entoure
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