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This stunning oil painting "White and black" by Anatoly Varvarov Viktorovich
The chessboard is drawn in a blurry way, so the pieces stand out.

Chess Ahoy!

Chess Ahoy!

Upon an ivory-blue 
ocean, oil pastel paints
the canvas
aboard the deck floats, buoyed
surfing foamy shores
a blurred realism
hoarding its cargo—
cobalt sea glass
squares in place,
chiseled chess pieces 
ride the tide
ebbing and flowing
Sent are your gallant knights
lowly pawns
the King decrees—
God save the Queen!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 5/15/2025 7:44:00 PM
Dear Anaya, I love playing chess, and this poem, wow, is just brilliant! Now, I think I'll always think of "Chess Ahoy!" before beginning to play chess. Best,Anne
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Date: 5/16/2025 12:44:00 PM
Now that's memorable isn't it, wink. A pleasure to read your review, poetess! Ty
Date: 5/14/2025 9:30:00 AM
I love the whole concept of this, Anaya. A very unique way of describing chess! Never thought of it as an ocean, it even fits the personality of an ocean
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Date: 5/14/2025 9:33:00 AM
yes, an Ekphrasis describes art work, music etc...in this painting, i saw in the backdrop, a foamy ocean. :) beautiful review, Paige!
Date: 5/13/2025 6:22:00 PM
Anaya, a wonderful interpretation of the artwork. I can imagine the board floating in the sea as I read and look. The expression "Chess Ahoy" really makes me smile. Here it comes and there's a lot going on. Quite a poem worthy of a great game. Smiles!!
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Date: 5/13/2025 6:53:00 PM
I love the game of chess it's in me. Thank you, i saw an ocean and the chess game afloat, a little humor today. Ships Ahoy! I'm yearning for the sea. Very kind of you ~ Cheers to you matie!
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