Tag Archives: fresh

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

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9th June 2013 – seedlings

Fresh and green, they struggle up through the soil. First one tiny leaf and then another. Slowly, they dot the brown earth with signs of new life.

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10th May 2013 – waitress

 As she asks the usual questions, flipping open her notepad with practised ease, she smiles. Her young face lights up. Her otherwise uniform appearance becomes sunny and fresh on this drab, sultry day.

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18th March 2013 – lambs

A new, bright white against the grey dregs of winter. They stand by their mothers, whose coats seem dirty, yellowing beside the freshness of their offspring. They remind me that Spring is on its way. Battling against the wind and … Continue reading

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