This intersection is always bustling in the afternoons. The roar of motorcycles and trucks chimes, combined with the occasional car horn, breaking the atmosphere. The overcast sky hangs, as if warning of imminent rain. On the left corner of the street, there's a small stall with a sign that says "Bak Din," where a few people stop to enjoy hot coffee and simple fried snacks. Ahead stands a majestic mosque with a black dome that contrasts sharply against the gray sky a silent witness to the daily hustle and bustle of life on this street.
Under the shade of a ketapang tree, a man speeds past on his motorbike, wearing a soccer jersey. The afternoon breeze rustles the leaves slightly, adding to the lively atmosphere. Not far away, a traveling vendor rearranges his wares on a small cart topped with a colorful umbrella, perhaps preparing to close up shop or perhaps just starting to sell as evening approaches.
Every face that passed by carried a story some were rushing home, others waiting for someone on the side of the road, and still others were simply pausing to enjoy the hustle and bustle of this small town. Beneath the bustle, there was a warmth that was hard to describe. Perhaps it was because this atmosphere was so familiar, so close to the daily life of many small towns in Indonesia.
Traffic at the intersection continued to flow, like the never-ending flow of time. Large yellow trucks passed slowly, followed by motorcycles passing from left and right. In the distance, the call to prayer for evening prayers began to sound softly from the black-domed mosque, signaling that the day was almost over. People began to slow their pace, as if time were reminding them to pause, take a breath, and give thanks for the day that had passed.
This intersection, with all its hustle and bustle and color, seemed to be a small snapshot of life sometimes busy, sometimes chaotic, but always full of meaning. This is where everyone's little stories meet, intersecting without ever knowing each other, yet all moving in simple harmony.
Note: I am writing in Indonesian and using the help of Google translate to translate into English.
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| Photographer | Smartphone used | Location |
|---|---|---|
| @gunting | Realme C53 | Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam |
