Tenderness

,

A dimly lit room

young mother rocks her baby

gentle lullaby

.

by Scooj

Bat out of hell

.

So farewell Meat Loaf

a rock act larger than life

everyone knew you

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by Scooj

Genesis

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In the beginning

was a rock band Genesis

last performances

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by Scooj

* in Birmingham watching ageing rockers.

Rock

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Unstoppable change

when landscapes are unstable

we seek out a rock.

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by Scooj

1601. St Werburgs city farm

There are quite a few of these large rocks dotted around Bristol, I think originally strategically placed to stop people illegally parking on curbsides. Several of them have been brightened up by the brilliant artist Rowdy. Best known for his toothy crocodiles, this artist has a knack for turning the mundaine into something interesting.

Rowdy, St Werburghs farm, Bristol, July 2018
Rowdy, St Werburghs farm, Bristol, July 2018

Seeing the world through a different lens is a skill. Helping others to see your visions is a gift, and one that Rowdy exploits with ease. This rat, I’m sure, is a favourite with the thousands of visitors to the city farm, young and old alike. I’ll see if I can dig out some more of his ‘rock works’.

Dead head

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Something comforting 

when listening to music 

from your own childhood

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by Scooj