Mind Your Whist
The image shows a mural painted on a brick wall. The artwork consists of two main elements:
A Portrait: On the right side, there is a detailed, realistic black-and-white drawing of an elderly man looking upwards. Above his head, there's a sketch-like depiction of a classical architectural capital (likely Corinthian or Ionic style), giving the impression it's either part of his thoughts or a symbolic crown.
Poetic Text: On the left side, a poem is painted in a mix of white and black with alternating lines on black bars. It reads:
MIND YOUR WHISHT
IF LIVES YOU TALK OF ARE NOT YOUR OWN
WHOSE ACTIONS DON’T AFFECT YOU
IF EXISTENCE CAUSES YOU DISTRESS
YOUR OWN MUST BE A VIRTUE
PLEASE HEED THE WORDS MY GRANDAD SAID
TO THOSE WHO JUDGED ANOTHER
“MIND YOUR WHISHT” AND WALK AWAY
WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
At the bottom, the poem is credited to @SEANMAHOREPOETRY.
The overall message seems to be one of empathy, non-judgment, and communal solidarity. The phrase “Mind your whisht” is a colloquial expression (particularly Irish or Scottish) meaning “be quiet” or “hold your tongue.”
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Belfast
County Antrim
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