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This is a short piece of writing detailing the thoughts of a homeless man as he awaits treatment in a hospital. It was intended to be thought-provoking and thus there may be some sensitive areas. This is why it has been rated mature, (subtle reference to self harm, alcoholism, and drug misuse)

Cover photo is my own photography, taken in London. It shows some of the awesome graffiti that you can find there! Definitely an interesting area to visit for photography purposes, as this image was shot on a photography class trip! 

This piece was written in exam conditions as part of a creative writing mock exam. It was prompted by a poem called "Caged Bird", and the task was based around the use of imagery to get a point across.

I would really appreciate any feedback, good or bad as this will help me in my upcoming A-Levels.

Alright, I hope you enjoy this, thank you for reading.All Rights Reserved

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