Get Your Premium Membership

Faceless Man

"He looks like anyone; you and me. He can turn into a woman, a boy, an old man, post man.....at will! Detectives have tried to capture him for years; once he disappeared in their midst, looking like a cop he had just murdered - the cop's body had two holes punctured on his neck. He kills whenever he feels victorious, threatened or hungry. There's only one thing he fears most; cats. Whenever they see him, they all run after him. You would confuse him for a mouse. Cats are protectors of the underworld, according to ancient Egyptian mythology; they protect the underworld from agents of Seth, the evil god, and brother to Osiris. The faceless man, therefore, is a mummy - luck for a better word..... I close this case!" Writings of Detective Rodgers Smith (Sherlock Holme's grandson)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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

Date: 4/9/2017 4:28:00 PM
Wow, what insight you provide from the writings of Detective Smith. Quite a fascinating read! (I always knew cats are smart.)
Login to Reply
Kimathi Avatar
Teddy Kimathi
Date: 4/10/2017 6:54:00 AM
Thanks for enjoying my piece, Carolyn!! *^_^* I've tried out some Stephen King literary cream, lol. Yes, you're right! Cats are smart, and intuitive too!!
Date: 4/7/2017 11:13:00 AM
A shape shifter of sorts...mystery solved!
Login to Reply
Kimathi Avatar
Teddy Kimathi
Date: 4/10/2017 6:50:00 AM
Hehehehe..... The problem now is to capture the shapeshifter. Thank you Joseph, for commenting on my piece!! ;-)
Date: 4/6/2017 2:19:00 PM
Ooh I like this! At first read it reminded me of an old twilight zone episode where a man with the power to change faces ended up losing himself to the same. I feel like there's more to this story, though, which will probably be more clear after I read a bit more on the referenced Egyptian mythology. Very interesting, Teddy. Well done
Login to Reply
Kimathi Avatar
Teddy Kimathi
Date: 4/10/2017 6:47:00 AM
Indeed, Egyptian mythologies are very rich in folklore and metaphorical/astrological interpretations... I would love to watch that series!! ;-) Thank you so much Phillip, for reading and enjoying my work!! ;-)
Date: 4/6/2017 8:48:00 AM
Interesting and nice ...
Login to Reply
Kimathi Avatar
Teddy Kimathi
Date: 4/10/2017 6:40:00 AM
Thank you very much, Probir!! ;-)
Date: 4/6/2017 8:41:00 AM
Very nice write, entertaining, and cleverly done :) Amitiés
Login to Reply
Kimathi Avatar
Teddy Kimathi
Date: 4/10/2017 6:38:00 AM
Thank you so much, Anne!! *^_^* I'm really glad you enjoyed it!! ^_^

Book: Reflection on the Important Things