Autopsy

You gotta let the blood out the body You gotta let it all fade away Once the blood is out the body Then the body can reawake You gotta walk the streets at night Watch the victims shining bright Waiting for dreams that never come true Clinging to life nearly through You gotta let the blood out the body You gotta let it all fade away Once the blood is out the body Then the body can reawake You gotta watch their eyes No hiding, no disguise Vacant pools lacking soul Destiny’s ashes burning coals You gotta let the blood out the body You gotta let it all fade away Once the blood is out the body Then the body can reawake You gotta cut the body wide Gotta cut it deep inside See the pictures' life unfold Death in jars, story told.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Lisa Ricci

Date: 10/20/2023 2:32:00 AM

Good Morning Paul. Hello. This entry is well thought out and executed. I read it twice to soak it in. The entry is marvelous as a whole but truly the first second fourth and sixth stanzas spoke to me because I see life within and the comparison of death within your words. Streets of nights, watching of eyes etc. You have outdone yourself. Thank you for sharing your skilled poetic talent. May today find you well. Enjoy the day. Peace and Blessings always. (smile)

Paul Bell
Date: 10/20/2023 8:49:00 AM

It is a sad story at the end, but we're all heading there eventually. Never realised I was so cheery.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/15/2023 2:04:00 PM

an intriguing and mysterious poem, Paul. I love the first verse as well as the last...cut the 'metaphorical' ?? blood out of the body then the body can awake...just my spin. Anyway, I ramble. Well done, Paul, Sara

Paul Bell
Date: 10/20/2023 2:10:00 AM

I like a ramble. lol