season's jailbreak

arqios


Notice of absence from arqios
Be kind….
…. words don’t rewind

 

The farm erupts as dusk settles.

Turkeys, driven by an instinctual urge,

burst from their pen.

Farmers rush, voices rising above the clamour.

 

The scent of freedom fills the air as wings flap wildly.

This annual chaos, a dance of survival

unfolds in the glow of a fading sun.

 

The escape is frantic, desperate.

For a singular moment

 

turkeys taste liberation, unaware of the stakes.

 

 

 

  • Author: crypticbard (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 16th, 2024 03:04
  • Comment from author about the poem: A small prelude in earnest, from Teddy’s suggestion.
  • Category: Special occasion
  • Views: 28
  • Users favorite of this poem: Teddy.15, Tristan Robert Lange
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  • orchidee

    Good write A.

    • arqios

      Thanks o 🙏🏻

    • TobaniNataiella

      It would great if one year they did a break for freedom, enjoyable read , Thank you

      • arqios

        I would imagine so! 🙏🏻 Thanks kindly.

        • TobaniNataiella

          You are very welcome

        • Teddy.15

          I'd like to say hilarious but your imagery is incredibly visual 🤣😂 oh Mr Bard 10/10 for a grand and very humble challenge. I may never eat turkey again LOL kudos!

          • arqios

            I think I couldn’t resist 🦃 sandwich 🥪

          • sorenbarrett

            A race to the holidays or is it from the holidays. A most fun read Cryptic

            • arqios

              And they’re off! A race it is, indeed. Thanks Soren 🙏🏻

            • Neville



              This is extraordinarily graphic .. my mouth went dry and it felt like spitting feathers .. I shall skip the main course & dive straight into the pudding if you don't mind .. 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃 🍮🍮🍮👍

              • arqios

                Don’t mind, if you do! 🙏🏻 Thanks mate!

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                Ah the cost of freedom...🦃...there's always a catch Mr. Tom the Turkey says. 😂 A profoundly true write, both literally for the turkeys...and metaphorically. Truly bravo, Mr. Cryptic...you inner bard shines again! 🌹👏 Easily faved...and thank you to Teddy for the inspiration! 🤘😎

              • Tony36

                Great write

              • Cassie58

                So visual, those poor turkeys on their way to satisfy the hunger of so many sitting round the table for Christmas dinner. I have to say, turkey is off the menu in our home, we prefer beef. This poem however was quite a feast. Much enjoyed arqios.

              • Doggerel Dave

                Go turkeys - who do you think clipped the wire mesh?

              • Thomas W Case

                Fantastic.

              • Goldfinch60

                May those turkeys keep on going arqios.

                Andy



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