On Little Lonsdale, under silver skies, he stands
A bald man in suit, with upturned eyes and hands.
A microphone clutched like a herald’s call,
Words poised to rise above city’s sprawl.
A leather strapbag hugs his side, worn deep,
Stories stitched in folds it’s sworn to keep.
The satchel slung with a scholar’s grace,
Heavy with maps of a wandering place.
He does not speak, but listens to air,
To trams that sing and the footfall’s prayer.
In the hush between towers’ glass and stone,
He finds a pulpit in being alone.
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ReplyDeleteGood shot. Alien Invasion? Is that what he sees? What made me think that was how dramatic the shot is! :-D
ReplyDeleteOr he thinks I was a dangerous criminal
DeleteYou have caught a traveling man who might be looking at his phone to find an address. Makes me wonder what is in his briefcase? Where is he going?
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday from Friday, Roentare! 😂 What a compelling portrait! What is he seeing (or seeing in his mind) and thinking? Loved this line: "Words poised to rise above city’s sprawl." I'm sure there are many unique stories this man could tell. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou enjoyed your weekend too
DeleteThe rush, the work and the worries are perfectly reflected in the image of this man.
ReplyDeleteA rushing atmosphere
DeleteSe nota que va buscando una determinada dirección. Debe acudir a un lugar relacionado con su trabajo.
ReplyDeleteFeliz fin de semana.
Maybe work trip
DeleteLooks like that he is new in the city...
ReplyDeleteEasy target for robbers
DeleteI wonder who or what he is looking up at?
ReplyDeleteDeciding north direction
DeleteIt’s a fascinating picture and something to wonder at.
ReplyDeleteParece a la busca de algo que le interesa encontrar.
ReplyDeleteYou have captured this moment in time perfectly, and I enjoyed the poem too. Great photo!
ReplyDeleteHe is looking for the name of the street.
ReplyDeleteLooks like he has an appointment somewhere and is looking for where to go.
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