Take the following story aspect and work it into a piece, whether poetry or prose, whether you explore what led up to this place in the story, it begins with the thread, or the thread is merely a tiny aspect of the story that has crystallized around the original image. However you choose to write it, use the following as a jumping off point.
Today's thread is...
Imagine a roadkill animal's spirit hovering over its body. Does some good Samaritan come bury you? Does your carcass rest there for weeks? Circle of life and whatnot? I don't think a picture is appropriate, but if you want to google roadkill for results, feel free.