Out of breath

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Heart rate is slowing

a mad dash to platform 9

I made it on time.

Well I needn’t have bothered

I don’t live in Switzerland.

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by Scooj

Signal failure

 

Delayed at Didcot

nothing much to see or do

tracks are tracks are tracks.

 

by Scooj

Window seat

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I’m facing backwards

watching the world pass me by

metaphor for life.

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by Scooj

2047. Upfest 2016 (165)

Yet another notable omission from my Upfest 2016 posts is this extraordinary piece by Manchester’s brilliant duo, Nomad Clan. It looks a little bit like a dystopian future piece and bristles with menace and potential violence.

Nomad Clan, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Nomad Clan, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016

This would have been the first time I saw these two painting or indeed was conscious of their work, although at the time I was not conscious of their work…if that makes sense. It is amazing to think what a successful few years they have had.

Nomad Clan, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Nomad Clan, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016

The piece is sprayed on the fake train carriage that is rolled out at Upfest each year, which is a nice touch from the organisers. The only downside to it is that it is surrounded by fences, presumably to stop people from sitting on the ledge and getting in the way of the artists.

Nomad Clan, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Nomad Clan, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016

This is a great looking piece with loads of attitude and a bit of as story gong on in.

Train 55

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What kind of crazy?

The early train for London

a work-day birthday.

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by Scooj

Bristol to Exeter

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I’m cutting it fine

trains are unreliable

meeting jeopardised.

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by Scooj

Letting go

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Train cancellation

such an inconvenience

learning to submit.

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by Scooj

Contrast

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Yesterday’s sunshine

too short-lived and usurped by

sad overcast skies.

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by Scooj

One of those gorgeous mornings

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Morning light shimmers

on frosted pastures and fields

livestock statue-still.

.

by Scooj

Gold on blue

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Golden cockerel

perched high up on a church spire;

cock a doodle do!

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by Scooj