Tag Archives: road

29th October 2013 – headlights

They sweep across the road. A startled hedge is caught in them, leaves glowing a ghostly silver. They move on, relentlessly searching out all who cross their path.

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27th October 2013 – half marathon

They move in a straggling line along the road. The real athletes wear all the gear – sweatbands, lycra, water bottle. Some run for charity, others simply for the challenge. Applause drifts over their bobbing heads as they run past … Continue reading

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24th June 2013 – caretaker

He crosses the road jauntily, bunches of keys hanging from his pockets on both sides. As he reaches the opposite pavement, he slings a long necklace of keys noisily round his shoulders. A man with responsibility, carefree on a summer’s … Continue reading

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10th April 2013 – cars

They rush by on the road as I stand, waiting. A rainbow of different metallic colours whizzing past me. I glance through the windscreens, seeing into other lives for an instant.

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6th April 2013 – alpacas

They stand in a group, fluffy heads together. A tongue-twisting alpaca pack. Many different colours, their coats stand out in the sunshine, as they catch my eye from the road.

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6th January 2013 – jogger

A bobbing figure jogs along the pavement, a bright colour splash in a sea of grey. A day-glo pink jacket flaps around her, a sensible precaution on a busy road. But the thing that really shines is the matching bobble … Continue reading

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