Off Collins Arcade,
a man in a wide-brimmed hat
hauls a heavy bag,
its weight tugging at his shoulder.
His shirt, thin with wear,
clings to him in the afternoon light,
nipples pressing forward,
stark as punctuation marks
against the fabric’s looseness.
Beside him his spouse keeps pace,
steps in quiet rhythm,
their figures slipping
into the current of Swanston Street,
two lives moving forward,
ordinary, unadorned,
yet etched sharply
against the city’s hum.
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...a jolly fellow.
ReplyDeleteA little too happy
DeleteHe looks happy! Spread the happiness :-D
ReplyDeleteThe mood is infectious
DeleteI really like this photo. Happiness.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the input
DeleteWomen on a mission!
ReplyDeleteShopping duties
DeleteUna pareja que parece no poner problemas a su existencia. Él parece cargar con el peso mientras ella se entretiene en un escaparate. Bonita escena
ReplyDeleteA nice couple out in action
DeleteThe wife has bought a lot of stuff that they don't need :-)) Happy wife, happy life...
ReplyDeleteRetail therapy
DeleteBeautifully written! The imagery is delicate and full of atmosphere. I really liked the subtlety and rhythm of the text.
ReplyDeleteShopping ecstasy
Deletevery good
ReplyDeleteMucha determinación hay en su caminar.
ReplyDeleteThey both were having a great time on that sunny morning.
ReplyDeleteImpressive capture.
ReplyDeleteNot sure what she had in that bag, but she looks like she is shopping for more.
ReplyDeletePerfectly married as usual.
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Great pic
ReplyDeleteHe looks very happy. Great moment captured in time.
ReplyDeleteHappy people.
ReplyDeleteThey are experiencing a pleasant moment.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful verse describing the photo.
ReplyDeleteA great picture - love the descriptive poem!
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