but a flesh wound

arqios


Notice of absence from arqios
🕊 🙏🏻as Neville so wisely stated often and again, time away is necessary🙏🏻🕊️

 

Steam rises, curling over the edge of porcelain.
The maître d' shifts his weight, a polished smile,

gestures toward the plate—

a delicacy, a masterpiece, a moment of triumph.

 

The chef, sleeves rolled, eyes sharp,

flicks his wrist, thumb and fingers poised—

a chef's kiss, a silent benediction.

 

Mr Creosote leans forward, belly a continent,

hands trembling for conquest.

A fork crashes through crème and crisp.

 

Chewing, swallowing, expanding—

his breath thickens, his eyes roll,

his body, unwilling, groans in protest.

The maître d’ steps back. The air shifts.

 

A whisper of tension—

something inevitable, irreversible,

a gluttonous sun pulling everything into its orbit.

Then, a pause, a flicker of realisation.

 

The chef, still watching, mouth twitching at the corner,

wipes his hands on his apron, steps away from the blast zone.

 

 

 

  • Author: crypticbard (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 17th, 2025 00:55
  • Comment from author about the poem: Don’t really know what to do with this one but share it for starters.
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Comments8

  • Goldfinch60

    Can I have the main course now please arqios.

    Andy

    • arqios

      Ah, lemme get hold of the chef🙏🏻🕊️

    • Poetic Licence

      Now that's a bit different and to me certainly a mind bender, one for me to work on, enjoyed the read

      • arqios

        Thanks kindly 🙏🏻🕊️

        • Poetic Licence

          You are very welcome

          • arqios

            The references were quite familiar.

          • sorenbarrett

            This reminds me of Monty Python's Meaning of Life. You have painted the scene and the imagery is superb depicting the gluttony present in individuals, corporations, countries a whole race and it's result. Quit a picture it is. All we can do is get out of the way

            • arqios

              And out of the way we get 🙏🏻🕊️

            • David Wakeling

              An amazing tale of the culinary arts.An enjoyable read chef

              • arqios

                Thanks mate. Much appreciated 🙏🏻🕊️

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                Well...now that you worked up my appetite again...I am, well, hungry for good 5-star gourmet cuisine. Anyone want to buy? 🤣 A most wonderful, alluring, and enticing read. You had me salivating all the way down. 🌹👏

                • arqios

                  Glad to fire up the stove 🕊️🙏🏻

                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                    Me too! Good food in word or on plate is always worth it. Foodies unite! LOL!

                    • arqios

                      Cheers mate🕊️🙏🏻

                      • Tristan Robert Lange

                        Cheers! 🍻

                      • Kevin Hulme

                        I was at the next Table enjoying my Spam , when suddenly...
                        Nice one.

                        • arqios

                          Thanks Kevin🕊️🙏🏻

                        • orchidee

                          Good write A, but as (normally) as usual, I've not the foggiest of the cryptic meanings. lol.

                          • arqios

                            Thanks O🕊️🙏🏻

                          • Tony36

                            Excellent write

                            • arqios

                              Thanks Tony

                              • Tony36

                                You're welcome



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