Tag Archives: newness

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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8th October 2013 – walker

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Liz Terry

He pushes a bright red, plastic train on wheels. A blue dummy hangs from his mouth. He smiles at his mother as she bends down to remove it. Stiff-legged with the newness of walking, he toddles up the gentle slope.

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Tag Archives: newness

13th November 2013 – needle

8th October 2013 – walker

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