turncoat

arqios

 

"turncoat"

 

 

loyalty to one

coercing disloyalty

to another

 

isn't loyalty

and loyalty to all

is a political fall

 

a fail, driving 

yet another

coffin nail

 

 

 

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  • Author: crypticbard (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 11th, 2026 04:56
  • Comment from author about the poem: both an intrapersonal and interpersonal dilemma
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 62
  • Users favorite of this poem: sorenbarrett, Tristan Robert Lange
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  • sorenbarrett

    Highly philosophical this poem poses a conundrum well written and a fave

    • arqios

      Thanks, Soren. Wasn’t quite sure whether or not to post it 🙏🏻🕊️

      • sorenbarrett

        You are most welcome my friend and glad you did

      • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

        a philosophical question much enjoyed

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        Rik, this is concise but carries real weight. The progression from questioning the nature of loyalty to the final image of another coffin nail gives the poem a strong sense of inevitability. Thought-provoking and beautifully done. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

        • arqios

          Nice to hear that Tittu. Most appreciated as always 🙏🏻🕊️

        • orchidee

          I thought you meant 'I'll get my coat!' as they say, cos you overstayed a welcome. lol.

          • arqios

            Ooh, that’s another poem or two in there too🙏🏻🕊️

          • Kevin Hulme

            Then you can be loyal to someone but they are not loyal to you. And Vise Versa.
            A deep Discussion here.

            • arqios

              Indeed! So many configurations 🙏🏻🕊️

            • Goldfinch60

              Those dilemmas are out there Rik but we can each get over them.

              Andy

            • rhmn_7

              Loyalty only to those who appreciate it. Wise message dear arqios..

              • arqios

                Thanks so much🙏🕊️



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