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Monday, September 15, 2025

Melbourne Candid Series 1188 De Graves St

 


In monochrome the scene is cast,
A fleeting moment, caught and fast.
A chap emerges, slow in pace,
Contentment written on his face.

From pasta’s den he takes his leave,
His belly round, his heart relieved.
The alley hums, the shadows play,
De Graves holds stories night and day.

His step is heavy, yet it shows,
The simple joy a good meal sows.
A quiet frame, a fleeting art,
Of fullness carried in the heart.

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15 comments:

  1. That's what pasta did to you...tired :-) He looked like that he regretted what he just ate...

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  2. Such a vivid and tender snapshot — your words capture the quiet joy of a simple moment with grace and charm. A lovely piece!

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  3. Maybe he doesn't like Italian dishes :-) The photo also shows a lovely place visited by people who are pleasant.

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  4. his shirt looks a bit tight but I'd like to try the menu

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  5. Good -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  6. Looks like a good place to eat if one is hungry. One can't tell much about the customers, They arrive hungry and leave full.

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  7. Pensativo sale del local, con la vista de unos clientes de fondo y a la entrada la vista de la pizarra con lo que se puede consumir.
    Feliz incio de semana.

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  8. It's hard don't leave happy from an Italian food store.

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  9. Great photo of such a vibrant and bustling alley.

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  10. He looks merry (drunk) haha! :-D

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  11. Ah, yes, contentment! Tonight is Friday Night Date Night for Terry and me, and I am looking forward to splitting a big plate of pasta with him. What on earth is pork belly brule? 😂

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