Smeared

I came upon a 
blood smeared road
Of flesh and skin 
and crushed bone
I collected the vision 
of what it could be 
Piecing together 
deaths mystery
The town appeared 
shovel in hand
Scraped the remains 
threw down sand 
I said a simple prayer
For the bloodstained smear
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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November 28, 2023 at 1:43 PM
Dark and deep poetry
White Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 6:12 PM
Sad but true, road kill is always unrecognizable, Kelli
Mo Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 8:25 AM
well well well, whoever or whatever was the victim this is gruesome to think about. How are you dear friend?
White Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 10:02 AM
Good Mr Mo. roadkill seasoning Massachusetts. Winter, spring and roadkill season. Lol good to hear from you, kelli
Allison Avatar
November 14, 2023 at 1:35 PM
eek this is so dark and creepy Kelli! hugs jan xx
White Avatar
November 15, 2023 at 8:59 AM
Roadkill in Massachusetts just sad
One Avatar
November 14, 2023 at 12:31 PM
This one is really dark and deep..
White Avatar
November 15, 2023 at 8:59 AM
Roadkill everywhere on the roads in Massachusetts, sad.
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