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3rd December 2013 – woodpecker

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Liz Terry

Pecking not at wood but frozen ground, its crimson head searches for food in this sparse season. Flying up to its natural home, it is immediately hidden by the autumn leaves still clinging on to life.

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28th October 2013 – hair

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Liz Terry

At first glance, it seems conventional. Cut short, a salt-and-pepper colouring. A turn of the head and suddenly a flash of brightest blue can be seen. On the right side of the fringe, it proclaims individuality and choice.

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18th October 2013 – fall

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Liz Terry

A blissful roll on my lap becomes a frantic scramble. Her body twists and turns, tail swishing. Inevitably, she hits the floor. Shaking her head, she begins to wash her paw self-consciously. Dignity must be upheld.

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12th October 2013 – dancing girl

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Liz Terry

She throws her head back with laughter as she kicks out with her pink-clad legs. Her fine, blonde hair flies out behind her. Effortlessly, she expresses the joy of the dance.

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7th October 2013 – statue

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Liz Terry

Abandoned and unloved in an office front yard. A pastoral scene, shepherd and shepherdess stand together. She has only a gaping hole where her head should be, he looks down towards a fading sheep at his feet. A forlorn little … Continue reading →

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25th September 2013 – waiting

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Liz Terry

A small black and white face appears at the back window. Hopeful eyes scan the car park. Seeing only me, the dog slumps visibly, head sinking onto its front paws. Despondent, it must wait again.

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17th September 2013 – baby

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Liz Terry

He sits on his mother’s lap, facing out. Gazing around the room, fascinated, he fixates on a toy in the middle of the floor. As she rocks him from side to side, his head moves too, snaking in time with … Continue reading →

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21st August 2013 – plait

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Liz Terry

She starts it behind her head, then expertly flicks it round to the front and ties the end off with a hairband. She is so young yet growing fast, as the deftness of her plaiting shows.

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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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28th May 2013 – cyclist

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Liz Terry

Black raincoat covering her body, hood pulled tight around her ears and chin. Her head is forced down against the driving rain. As she reaches the crossing, she raises it to reveal a startling face; lips and eyes made up … Continue reading →

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