Stalemate

This universe is a chequered board Where facts are sacrificed as pawns To defend ideas antediluvian. Our horizon is constantly receding Knowledge and ignorance clash Ending in a stalemate.

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Paul Callus

Date: 5/21/2015 2:27:00 PM

Decided to visit your introductory poem to Soup, Nandita. This is clever, and I really like it. Deserving of a top7 rating! I hope you play chess; I love the game. // paul

Nandita Das
Date: 5/24/2015 11:40:00 PM

Thank you so much. Thank you for the high rating of 7. I am honored. Yes I do play chess. I enjoy the game. Thank you.

Cynthia Jones

Date: 4/18/2015 4:48:00 PM

Nandita, interesting how the world is portrayed to a checker board. Truly enjoyed the read. Well done. :O) Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful and creative talents with us. We all truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia

Cynthia Jones
Date: 4/20/2015 6:09:00 PM

You are most welcome. :O) I know you do. *S* Cynthia

Nandita Das
Date: 4/18/2015 9:35:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely comments. So glad you enjoyed reading this. Thanks for your wonderful encouragement. Truly appreciate it. Thanks.

Bl Devnath

Date: 4/14/2015 3:02:00 AM

Very nice poem read from you. Carry on writing ahead.... You are most welcome to this wonderful International Poetrysoup. All the members are here very nice having superb writing occult so genius. Take care always. i put 7 here on this beautiful poem. Loved always,bl

Nandita Das
Date: 4/14/2015 6:25:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement n support. Thanks for #7 too.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/29/2015 11:58:00 AM

Nandita, Thank you for the sweet reply on my welcome comment. Love LINDA

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/27/2015 11:14:00 PM

Nandita, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends @-> LINDA <-@

Nandita Das
Date: 3/28/2015 1:43:00 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome n for the support. I count myself blessed to be a part of this community.