The city’s heartbeat found only in its dirty back streets
Forget the shiny public facade, embrace what most people disregard
These shortcuts, never busy, for those who aren't olfactorily fussy
What unearthly sludge builds up away from street cleaners' touch
An undulating reality compared to the main streets manicured regularity
Reminiscent of the Star Wars set, thankfully no Dianoga threat
Always completely soulless, without time for the grime to coalesce
Your art in white galleries, mine in dark dank alleyways
Thinking it can't get worse: always dodgier paths to traverse
For now, enjoy this scene, soon the gentrification kicks in
Manchester, UK. March 2024. Nikon d750
Gorgeous pictures and light.
Thanks for reminding me - I really need to stock up on hand sanitizer. I've been around areas like this, fortunately, I'm olfactorily deficient.