Hunch

Lamp shade tilts upturned like question, desire shading up wall.  Dust comes off in grey smears.  The composition of the dust is unremarkable, and has accumulated over five to seven years.  The lamp shade was probably pushed ajar by someone opening the door.  Camera flash throws shadow up wall.  So no sign of a struggle.  Flash.  Disappointment exhales with flash.

Author's Note

Okay so it may not be a poem, but it's not really a story either.
What do you think about the article-less syntax of the sentences not spoken?

Reviews

[Katy Otto]

I can imagine this as a short film, very descriptive.

[Sam Cambell]

I agree, this could be the opening to a detective story. You did a good job with the imagery, and it leaves you with an eerie feeling and makes you curious for more. This piece leaves you with a need to know the rest of the story, which I think is what makes it good. You could continue, but I honestly think it might spoil the excellent burning curiousity you've left. Good write.

[Awdures]

Is there something inherently sexy in the way that this is writte, or am I just seeing things that aren't there again! I compared the write to...ahem...something else! Tell me if I'm wrong and gone slightly mad please! :)

[Tomás Ó C..]

It could be the start of a detective story, where the detective finds the body of someone missing for many years, or enters their home while looking for them.

The camera flash indicates there is a body there, so Id opt for the dude is both dead and there...