The Grove

The grove was the best location the gang had
for reshooting sixpenny matinées - 
holidayfuls of Tommy’s Revenge
and Escape from Stalag Luft III.

It was a take-it or take-it friendship
that meant it was your duty to escape, 
punishment to be enjoyed by you, in turn,
always your turn, in a smelly, muddy hole.

Nonchalant extras strolled across the set,
walking dogs, seeing no evil; 
guards loaded caps, planning revenge.

You enthusiastically collected branches 
and bricks to weigh down the roof,
pulled it over you, sat tight and waited.

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Reviews

[lizardbrain]

having a good time trying to figure this one out! reminds me of when my friends and I would put on play versions of our favorite books when we were kids, although I think they were a different genre from this one. I like the specificity of your imagery especially.

[Gerald Parker]

This was quite a raw game. Thanks for stopping by.