Identifying Bodies

Identifying bodies
On a show like C.S.I.,
On scars and beauty marks
Or dental fillings did rely.

Our bodies, every one unique,
Have freckles, dots and lines,
Arranged haphazardly in ways
That DNA designs.

Though nowadays the morgue has
More at hand from which to choose,
For it must be much easier
To track down one’s tattoos.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Flood Avatar
August 24, 2022 at 7:21 AM
No offence to anyone who feels differently, but I hate tattoos. I haven’t got any and don’t want any. (Who paints over a masterpiece?… ha ha) Basically, they’d identify me as ‘that blank-canvas guy’
Leffanta Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 10:35 AM
Of course criminals do not like DNA because there is no statute of limitations, but let justice be served! Enjoyed, Ilene! Aloha!
Krutsinger Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 9:58 AM
Oh this is a killer of a fun poem!
Turner Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 8:17 AM
One must really be careful on "identifying" these days, as some folks identify themselves as garden tools. LOL We have a female supreme court justice who does not know what a woman is. Great to read you again, Ilene. hoping you are well.
Ireland Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 11:23 PM
A habit i could never understand - tattoos Good point though - I like it terry
Wolf Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 7:59 PM
Quincy still on the air?! - Rip Van Winkle
Hankins Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 7:09 PM
I like this, Ilene. I'd say this is so nowadays. Actually, I'll bet some bodies are identified that way. I know some criminals are caught because of a tattoo in a conspicuous place.
Mccann Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 3:37 PM
Nice joke, Ilene! My morning laugh! Elizabeth
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