Fingerprint

An onyx ink impression
spirals in unique form,
from the dizzying loops
etched in soft flesh--

where furrows weave
like trenches in the earth,
dotting the surface 
with ridges and islands
that protrude in 
evidential patterns.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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March 27, 2014 at 11:39 AM
Katie, Congratulations, on your own favorite poem. Stay Xool *xox* Forever LINDA
Callus Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 3:23 PM
Quite an original topic...and expertly tackled; enjoyed. Congrats on win. // paul
Mehta Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 7:21 AM
It was a pleasure to read your best and favorite poem. Congrats on the win, katie
Brown Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 5:28 AM
A belated congratulations on your win in the "Contest No 172" Katie. Love, Carol
Song Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 8:04 PM
Edgar Hoover would have been completely impressed with this poem! Congrats on a unique image in poetic form! Gwendolen
Guzzi Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 6:17 PM
What unique way to see a finger print!!Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Eastman Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 12:13 PM
Congratulations on your win.
Bombardieri Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Congrats Katie! Well deserved win:)
Arowolo Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Beautiful piece,Katie.well done.....congratulations on your well deserved win in this contest.....Kudos to you....XOXO...
Neels Avatar
April 23, 2012 at 5:53 AM
Love the way you describe fingerprints especially the "ridges and islands" line Katie :)
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