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13th November 2013 – needle

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Liz Terry

As the nurse removes the cap, its fresh newness gleams in the strip lighting. The point is tear drop shaped and hollow. Pushed gently into my arm by an expert hand, it first dents then pierces the skin, searching for … Continue reading →

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3rd June 2013 – im-patient

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Liz Terry

Middle-aged and sullen, he sits in the waiting room. Head bowed, he glowers at everyone from underneath bushy eyebrows. On his arm in the little piece of cotton wool and tape that shows a recent blood test. He is on … Continue reading →

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