Yard Sale of Thoughts

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More than Marrow

Katie Frances Hartless
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No fingerprints,
No eye-witnesses.
What’s left to decipher,
a record of dental imprints.

After-hours, careful forensics,
the x-ray of a serial killer’s bite,
white light beneath it.

Not so different from the white sheets
covering body parts left and right.

Common cavities,
Missing fillings.
Indents are the way
we make sense of carnage.

Use the pattern
to reconstruct the jaw,
the face.
Lead enough
to turn predator to prey.

©2023 | K.F. Hartless

Art Credit: Ryan

“Weak in Your Light” by Nation of Language

11 responses to “More than Marrow”

  1. zfthrimej Avatar
    zfthrimej

    This feels like it could become a movie directed by David Fincher or Christopher Nolan. Incisive investigative work.

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    1. K.F. Hartless Avatar
      K.F. Hartless

      Thank you. I was watching a bit of American Horror Story and musing on this photo from the 100 word story site, so that could have spawned it.

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  2. Bookish Bubble Avatar
    Bookish Bubble

    Seriously good stuff!

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    1. K.F. Hartless Avatar
      K.F. Hartless

      Thank you. I love the vibe this time of year.

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      1. Bookish Bubble Avatar
        Bookish Bubble

        Me too :)…its all festive in my side of the world.

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  3. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
    tiffanyarpdaleo

    So creepy, so good!

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    1. K.F. Hartless Avatar
      K.F. Hartless

      Thank you, Tiff. I’ve been making progress with my suspense writing. This time of year is perfect for all sorts of decay. 💜

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  4. EclecticMusicLover Avatar
    EclecticMusicLover

    Very dark poem, and I like the song you chose too. Was not familiar with Nation of Language, but they have a compelling sound.

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    1. K.F. Hartless Avatar
      K.F. Hartless

      Thank you. I heard them for the first Tina a few weeks ago. Glad you enjoyed it. 💜

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  5. satyam rastogi Avatar
    satyam rastogi

    Beautiful post

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    1. K.F. Hartless Avatar
      K.F. Hartless

      Thank you. 💜😀

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