but a flesh wound

arqios


Notice of absence from arqios
Hoping to get back to more standard interaction soon. Didn’t anticipate the toll on my personal time of late, So please forgive this current post-and-run M.O. 🙏🏻🕊️

 

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.
  • Category: Unclassified
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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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