Jack Webster Poet I do not know?

Ghosthunter

Scientists open many bodies
to please the skeptics, like fathers proving
there are no monsters hidden beneath
the heart's sticky bed. No soul. No ghost. Just 
organs in metal pans.

Serial killers open many bodies
to please themselves, like sadists proving
it is not flesh that screams, but the heart, 
the soul, the ghost. 
Not the organs in metal pans.
 
Have you lost your mind? 
Can even you find your mind?
How can something unfindable die?
Ghosts are no more real than mind
and linger behind it in the same void.

Ghosts open many bodies.

9/23/2018
Ghosthunters and Spiritualists Contest, hosted by Kevin Shaw

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Joseph Spence Sr July 16, 2021 at 2:17 PM Congratulations, and excellent post, Jack. I love the flow of the words and the impact of the message. I am very proud of you. The descriptive excellence sends terrific images. The theme of "Ghosthunter," stands out, and the tone moves the piece down the page with much grace. I used to watch the movie on Saturday mornings. Great job! Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you always. –Professor, Ambassador, Dr. Joseph S. Spence Sr. (Epulaeryu Master)!

P.S. Awtry February 23, 2019 at 10:18 PM I love this for so many reasons, clever, reasoned, and spooky... FAV Jack Webster February 24, 2019 at 7:15 AM Thanks so much, P.S! Glad you found it effective.