"Field Dressing a Man" - Sheldon Lee Compton
Field dressing a man is a basic and simple task, if you know what you're doing. You'll need only a sharp knife and a stomach that is not easily upset. For those who do not like the feel of warm blood or internal body parts, surgical gloves would be recommended.
Before you break the skin or bone or any internal parts, you must first be certain you've broken the spirit. The less resistance the better, as you'll deal a great amount with postmortem spasms and possibly a death rattle. Disregard this, if you've adequately disposed of the spirit beforehand.
Step 1
Lay the man in a belly up position. Start your cut at the asshole's asshole or below the breast bone. Be sure to only cut through the skin at this point and think often of his heart, inches away, dead now, a perfect machine and beautiful and horrible. Be careful not to cut the stomach. No matter what they say, it is not the way to that heart. This is field dressing, not a third date.
Step 2
Using a knife, saw or axe split through the pelvic bone and the breast bone. Tip: If you intend to mount your man (stop laughing) do not cut the skin past the breast bone or split this bone. Remember the gloves? Have them handy because here you'll need to reach up into the chest cavity to cut the esophagus and remove that dead heart and those lungs, silent and still as you work. Relish this moment. It will be exhilarating.
Step 3
Reaching in the chest cavity grab hold of the windpipe and cut it loose. Roll the man into his side and cut and pull away all internal organs. Always be careful when handling the stomach and bladder. If you puncture the stomach be prepared to deal with the scent that follows. Tip: If you spill piss or shit onto the meat (stop laughing) wash it away immediately with water or a clean cloth. Although let's be honest, whether you eat the man or not doesn't matter. He's yours now.
Sheldon Lee Compton was born and raised in Eastern Kentucky. His work has appeared in several journals and anthologies. He edits A-Minor Magazine and is a contributing writer for the arts and culture blogazine PLUMB.
Before you break the skin or bone or any internal parts, you must first be certain you've broken the spirit. The less resistance the better, as you'll deal a great amount with postmortem spasms and possibly a death rattle. Disregard this, if you've adequately disposed of the spirit beforehand.
Step 1
Lay the man in a belly up position. Start your cut at the asshole's asshole or below the breast bone. Be sure to only cut through the skin at this point and think often of his heart, inches away, dead now, a perfect machine and beautiful and horrible. Be careful not to cut the stomach. No matter what they say, it is not the way to that heart. This is field dressing, not a third date.
Step 2
Using a knife, saw or axe split through the pelvic bone and the breast bone. Tip: If you intend to mount your man (stop laughing) do not cut the skin past the breast bone or split this bone. Remember the gloves? Have them handy because here you'll need to reach up into the chest cavity to cut the esophagus and remove that dead heart and those lungs, silent and still as you work. Relish this moment. It will be exhilarating.
Step 3
Reaching in the chest cavity grab hold of the windpipe and cut it loose. Roll the man into his side and cut and pull away all internal organs. Always be careful when handling the stomach and bladder. If you puncture the stomach be prepared to deal with the scent that follows. Tip: If you spill piss or shit onto the meat (stop laughing) wash it away immediately with water or a clean cloth. Although let's be honest, whether you eat the man or not doesn't matter. He's yours now.
Sheldon Lee Compton was born and raised in Eastern Kentucky. His work has appeared in several journals and anthologies. He edits A-Minor Magazine and is a contributing writer for the arts and culture blogazine PLUMB.
