Tag Archives: arms

24th October 2013 – scanner

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Liz Terry

I slide into it smoothly, its sides pinning my arms. Above me, two pale cream strip lights gleam, trying to be reassuring. A single dark scratch on the hard plastic surface hangs above my face. I close my eyes, hoping … Continue reading →

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10th October 2013 – front yard

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Liz Terry

The metal gate squeaks open, scraping on concrete, coming to a springy rest against the unruly hedge. Reaching tendrils stretch across the path, ready to grab any visitors and deposit fluffy seeds on jacket arms. Nature out-performs us, a hostile … Continue reading →

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5th September 2013 – hospital receptionist

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Liz Terry

Tanned, chestnut-brown skin. Dyed, jet-black hair, piled messily on top of her head. Bangles and rings adorn her hands and arms. They jangle and click with every answered phone, every press on the keyboard. She laughs with the nurses, comfortable … Continue reading →

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31st July 2013 – black cat

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Liz Terry

She winds herself round and round the little girl, who sits on the grass, petting her. Her head strokes along the girl’s arms as she goes. As the girl gets up and walks away, she follows, hoping for more.

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5th July 2013 – sun hat

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Liz Terry

Pink and frilly, it is perched on top of a laughing father’s head. It’s owner is behind him, carried in her mother’s arms. She giggles and snatches at it with her little baby hands.

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