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[He checked them against the photograph.]

[He checked them against the photograph.]
Their likeness slowly blurred into focus.
Uncanny how they've aged in death.
Innocence fading into bloated lines
Of cold and gray.

Afforded affect for a only a moment
[Zoom out.]
Detach.
(Let it go.)

Defend against
the slow
unraveling of a
curdled
scream

Of a mother
derailed...
laying
her children
to rest.




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Prompt: He checked them against the photograph.

A contest entry

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  • Work In Progress
    April 21

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    I thought this was of a more difficult prompt to work with, but I have to say you proved me wrong. Phrasing and placement, great lines throughout.

    Your quote was from Surviving the Applewhites by Stephanie S. Tolan


    • skylark anointed
      April 22

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      I really appreciate your kind words. This was a great idea for a contest. Thank you so much for hosting!