Liminal

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A liminal horizon stretched beyond the tracks.

I held my battered rucksack over my shoulders, with nothing more than a few essentials packed; a reading book, snacks from the cupboard, the money in my savings jar, and a water bottle. I wore my coat.

Clothes were a luxury I lacked the means to afford.

Honesty – something I had difficulty with. I had to get as far away as possible to not be pulled in by his promises. I hauled myself up on the empty trolley car. Wood shavings littered the bottom like a hamster’s cage. The air was musty. I sat on the harsh floor, leaning against my bruised belongings.

I was unable to return and bring my mobile. Expect the changes, only to find out he would never change. Fists were his only communication.

One wrong word? I wasn’t even certain what I said, only that it made him angry. I pull my sweater further over my arms. Hiding under layers, my bruises were not able to share the truth.

The trembling of the train, and I hunch into the corner.

Wherever life takes me, I have the power.

I am safe.

Published by writerravenclaw

I am a fifty something mother of two grown up children, and one beautiful grandchild. I have been married for nearly thirty-four years. My first book was published ten years ago. I wrote my book Sticks and Stones because of my experience of being bullied at school.

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