Heaven is a place on earth

Kings Weston, Bristol, September 2023

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Vaulted canopy

in the distance a folly

shafts of light, moist air

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by Scooj

Hopeful

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Stench of aftershave

hangs heavy in the warm air

boys on a park bench

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by Scooj

Mud Slide

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A slip in the park

no harm, only dented pride

hope no one saw me

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by Scooj

Tightrope

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Stretched across the vale

suspended between tree trunks

circus act practice

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by Scooj

Park sounds

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Ruben’s squeaky ball

a distressed squirrel squawking

chaka chaka crow.

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by Scooj

Watering tree

 

Up on Redland Green

where an elderly couple

leave water for dogs.

 

by Scooj

Play

 

Cold feet, muddy paws

white, numb fingers, muddy paws

ball games in the park.

 

by Scooj

 

Park bench

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A moment enjoyed

warm May sun scolds my trousers

while Ruben frolicks.

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by Scooj

St John’s Gardens

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Dappled sunlight gives 

Little warmth and trees little

Shelter from cold winds. 

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by Scooj

255. Dean Lane skate park (6)

Time to introduce another Bristol based street artist whose work I have seen dotted all around Bristol. This is a very recent piece which I found while actually looking for something else, which seems to be de rigueur in hunting down street art.

Mr Draws, Dean Lane skate park, Bristol, May 2016
Mr Draws, Dean Lane skate park, Bristol, May 2016

The artist is called Mr Draws (Nathaniel Draws) and his various biographies state that he likes 1950’s pin ups, collage and everything old and vintage. He has one of those self-fulfilling names…he could only ever have become an artist. I work in the environmental sector, and have worked with a Wren, a Raven, a Fish, a Waters…the list goes on…I often wonder how much their name shaped a bias for wildlife/the environment. I am straying from the point. I will post more about Mr Draw’s works, which are refreshingly different.