Humming of a New Day

Included in "Teardrop of Coloured Soul" Publish America.2005 ISBN: HARDCOVER8327

I hear the humming of a new day, 
the sun kissed chill of early morning 
glowing strangely upon 
a corpse left in the alley. 
Brains twisted in an agony 
of defeat. 
Life departed but 
now peace descended. 
I hear the ringing of the phone. 
I answer it, 
pretending I am another voice. 
Nobody is home but 
the lights are on. 
The corpse out back 
stinks the mind. 
I light a stick of incense 
and frolic with it 
in my hands. 
Around the yard I dance 
the soulful melody 
of death. 

I hear the humming of a new day, 
and the shouts of people 
who have discovered the body. 
With them, I turn to see the face. 
Grey stench that assaults 
the nostrils. 
Body is lying on its stomach. 
A man gently turns it over. 
A gasp of wonder and surprise; 

The corpse is me. 

Reviews

[Cassie Fraga]

very nice!!! love the twist at the end... I can digg it!!

[Mary Chalmer]

well conceived well-written piece

[newyearnorma]

wow a great piece that makes you think

[Boldpen]

Very wonderful write. Loved it. Such a feast for mind!

[BeccaB]

love the imaganative aspect in this

[Manpreet]

A stunning imagination and an honest write!

[Michael West]

spectacular write... you cracked the glass of my soul with those words...

[realmwriter]

I think Ive had that dream once before. Used to be a recuring nightmare! I'm glad it's over now. Very good piece Chris, Very Good!

[White-Inked Pen]

Oh My God! Haunting.. i love it!

[joshua deathdealer]

Excellent write as always Chris. I really enjoyed this read.