Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

On Need To Know Basis

on a gentleman’s humble farm
six hungry mouths to feed
an ambitious garden
behind the chicken coop

each hen adopted by the kids
given funny names
inside a big tall fence some bunnies
all given bunny names

around the dining table
one big happy family
coq au vin for dinner
mystery stew tomorrow



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~A SIMPLE MAN~ 2020

AP: 3rd place 2020

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Lindsay Laurie February 24, 2020 at 9:37 PM Hello Line … an idyllic farm scene indeed, but reality for any child on a farm is that most animals serve a purpose unless vegetarians of course- thank you Line - Lindsay Line Gauthier February 24, 2020 at 10:43 PM Ah indeed Lindsay, the illusion did not last long. LOL

Timothy Mcguire February 24, 2020 at 7:32 PM I hope there were more chickens for the kids. Line Gauthier February 24, 2020 at 8:22 PM Yes you got it..."coq au vin" is actually a french cuisine term for chicken and the mystery meat is... wait for it... wabbit. LOL

Gershon Wolf February 24, 2020 at 4:22 PM Love the wholesome feel of this happy scene you've created! … And now I know that I used to make coq au vin all the time --- though I never knew it. Thanks for the education, Line. Cheers, Gershon Line Gauthier February 24, 2020 at 5:58 PM LOL Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Gershon.

Chris Green February 24, 2020 at 3:47 PM I think I stay a vegetarian. :) This was fun Line. Chris Green February 24, 2020 at 4:24 PM No and I've never named a carrot. : ) Line Gauthier February 24, 2020 at 4:02 PM Thanks, Chris. So you don't eat bunnies.