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Sunday, April 5, 2026

Melbourne Candid Series #1299 Swanston St

 


Beneath the sign of Tropicana’s glow,
where pyramids of oranges patiently grow,
a traveller leans in, bag swinging low
perhaps for a juice, perhaps just to know.

The street hums softly in monochrome light,
heels on the pavement, a city at night.
A woman checks her phone, half-lost in a text,
while citrus and neon debate what comes next.

“Fresh juice!” declares the fruit in a heap,
“Wake up the tired! Revive the half-asleep!”
And somewhere between the window and street,
two strangers pause
for vitamin C and a moment to meet.


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15 comments:

  1. The girl seems to hesitate and consults the shopping list, which she has written down on a note on her mobile phone.

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  2. Fine looking food bar. There are so many choices, so decisions must be made. Waiting for food is always hard to do. Have a happy Easter, Roentare.

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  3. Interesting word for a fruit and vege shop but suitable.

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  4. No sé si fan cua o és que l'entrada és petita...
    Excel·lent monocrom.
    Salutacions!

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  5. I have heard of spritz or beer at night, but not of orange juice :-)🍸
    Great photo of such unusual shop and I also like the description, which you wrote down.

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  6. Tal vez espera a alguien que entró a comprar o tal vez está mirando el móvil en el que lleva una lista confeccionada de lo que habrá que comprar.
    Abrazo

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  7. I instantly want some orange juice!

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  8. Your pictures are always beautiful and artistic, and even better when you add a poem.

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