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Tag Archives: blood
13th November 2013 – needle
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
23rd September 2013 – rose
Red and velvet-like, the petals seem dipped in blood, their edges dark and dripping with dew. A last remnant of summer before the autumn sets in.
28th July 2013 – red poppy
It stands proud of the patch of wildflowers. Its delicate red petals curling and floating in the breeze, it displays its black heart. A beautiful flower doomed to remind us of the blood and horror of war for eternity.
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21st March 2013 – scratch
A mark made by a cat’s claw on the back of my hand. Blooming bright red against my sallow skin. I cannot help but watch its steady progress; from blood to inflammation, from scab to scar – the everyday marvel … Continue reading
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