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A Geek At Play

A Geek at Play 

a dork 
from York

mistook 
the rook

for knight
in flight.

defend 
till end?

too late
check mate!

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A Five Fun Footle Contest
Sponsored by Jan Allison
Placed 1st

© 26th October 2016

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John Michaels

April 16, 2017 at 3:57 AM

Greate Footles, Paul! A well-deserved win for this one! Regards, John.

Paul Callus

April 16, 2017 at 1:04 PM

Thank you, John; pleased you found it to your liking. // paul

Afolabi Muideen

November 6, 2016 at 10:37 AM

I dropped by to reread this excellent poem. Blessings..........A.M.

Paul Callus

November 8, 2016 at 2:43 PM

So kind of you to come reread these footies, Afolabi...thank you! // paul

Viv Wigley

November 6, 2016 at 1:59 AM

Excellent, Paul, and congratulations on a fine win! Regards, Viv

Paul Callus

November 8, 2016 at 2:41 PM

Glad you enjoyed, Viv! Hope you're keeping well...regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

November 3, 2016 at 6:44 PM

Cool footle, Paul. You seem like a natural w/this form of poetry. More power to you. This is a delightful poem w/the classic ending. Checkmate. Love always, my friend.

Paul Callus

November 8, 2016 at 2:29 PM

Thank you Freddie. You are kind and generous in your comments. Best regards to you, my friend. // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

November 2, 2016 at 2:47 AM

Excellent. Cleverly done. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Paul Callus

November 8, 2016 at 2:00 PM

Thank you Ravi. It's always a pleasure to share! Regards // paul

Afolabi Muideen

November 1, 2016 at 5:37 PM

This write is so so enjoyable, thanks for the wonderful poem............A.M.

Paul Callus

November 8, 2016 at 1:53 PM

Pleased that you enjoyed, Afolabi...thank you. // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

November 1, 2016 at 2:05 PM

I see you got the hang of the footle series, Paul. This is a very clever one that even a person who doesn't play chess can appreciate. I have mistaken a lot of "rooks" for "knights." Hope you had a great time in Sicily!

Paul Callus

November 8, 2016 at 1:45 PM

Thank you, Carolyn. Jan preferred not having any sport topics, so I had to be extra careful not to overdo it. It's a pity that real life knights are not always what they appear to be! Sicily was a most lovely break; even the weather helped! Hugs // paul

Arthur Vaso

October 30, 2016 at 7:49 PM

Hilarious and brilliant Paul!

Paul Callus

November 8, 2016 at 1:39 PM

Merci Monsieur Vaso`:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

October 30, 2016 at 5:08 PM

I sure remember this one. BIG congrats, Paul!

Paul Callus

November 8, 2016 at 1:17 PM

Thank you, Andrea! Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe

October 30, 2016 at 2:35 PM

Back with congrats, Paul! Agnes

Paul Callus

October 30, 2016 at 4:39 PM

Thank you, Agnes. Have just been enjoying your lovely winning entry! Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 30, 2016 at 1:37 PM

- Back to your winning poem, Paul - CONGRATULATIONS - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

October 30, 2016 at 4:41 PM

Ha! we're playing cat and mouse, Anne-Lise:)) Yours is a very cute winning entry:) Thanks & Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

October 30, 2016 at 1:21 PM

This was extremely clever Paul and I loved the title which was excellent:-) many congrats on your top spot:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

October 30, 2016 at 4:44 PM

This Footle contest has proved to be quite a success, Jan! You had several lovely entries. Thank you for liking my offering:) Hugs // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi

October 30, 2016 at 12:38 PM

I knew it was a winner. Congratulations, Paul.

Paul Callus

October 30, 2016 at 4:46 PM

You have great intuition, Janis:) Thank you for the faith you showed in it...and for a return visit!! Regards // paul

Elaine George

October 28, 2016 at 3:12 PM

What a chess game that was. Very clever footles indeed. Lainey

Paul Callus

October 28, 2016 at 3:55 PM

Thank you, Elaine. By the way, I visited darrencreightonphotography.com and saw a preview of the book. Darren holds you in high esteem, and deservedly so:) Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

October 28, 2016 at 2:09 PM

yeoww!...fun string of footle; chess and poetry go well together, paul!...huggs

Paul Callus

October 28, 2016 at 4:00 PM

Hi Nette...this is the second time that I'm combining chess and poetry together; the other poem was a recent Pleiades. Thank you for the yeoww:) ...and have a lovely weekend! Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

October 27, 2016 at 8:56 PM

hahaha. GREAT end on THIS one .It's one of the better ones I have read!!

Paul Callus

October 28, 2016 at 9:45 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I hope Jan won't mind me choosing a sports theme! Waiting for her next move:) Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

October 27, 2016 at 8:07 PM

;) Good one, Paul. I wish you every success in Jan's contest. I do love it when you write of passion and love....so I was hoping to see something of that nature, but this will do for the contest. Hugs

Paul Callus

October 28, 2016 at 9:50 AM

You won't believe me if I say that my original footles were based on love, Eileen, but they got out of hand, so I decided to start afresh! Hugs // paul

Agnes Krampe

October 27, 2016 at 7:27 AM

That is great, Paul! I love seeing how such a restrictive format leads to so many interesting little stories. Good luck for the contest. Agnes

Paul Callus

October 27, 2016 at 9:34 AM

It's the story part of it that makes it difficult, Agnes! Were it just a theme it would have been easier. Thank you for the feedback and wishes. Regards // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

October 27, 2016 at 6:28 AM

Excellent . You have written an interesting footie my friend. I am not a chess player sadly. Good luck with the contest.

Paul Callus

October 27, 2016 at 9:31 AM

Hi Ravi! Playing chess is like poetry....both require serenity and inspiration! Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

October 26, 2016 at 7:28 PM

i'm not a chess player but i still very much enjoyed your footles, paul!

Paul Callus

October 27, 2016 at 9:23 AM

I am pleased you like them, Ilene. Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi

October 26, 2016 at 5:54 PM

This is great Paul. Looks like a winner. Good luck in the contest.

Paul Callus

October 27, 2016 at 9:22 AM

Thank you for reading and liking, Janis. All the best....paul

Alexis Y.

October 26, 2016 at 2:47 PM

Hi Paul, This is a good footle. I enjoyed the humor as well. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Paul Callus

October 26, 2016 at 3:49 PM

Glad you enjoyed, Alexis. I thought that the contest had closed, and was surprised to find I was still in time! Thank you for stopping by:) Regards // paul

Paloma P

October 26, 2016 at 2:31 PM

Very cool, are you a chess player Paul?

Paul Callus

October 26, 2016 at 2:43 PM

Thank you, Paloma; yes I am...or better still, I was:) Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

October 26, 2016 at 2:08 PM

Your ending was clever and delightful Paul. I love chess but I don't play enough to be good at it. My husband always beats me. I want him to teach Carissa because I think she would love the game, and I would have a fighting chance...lol. I bet this will do great in the contest! : ) 7

Paul Callus

October 26, 2016 at 2:36 PM

Thank you, Connie:) I used to enjoy playing chess, but now I don't seem to be able to concentrate like I used too; I bet Valentina will soon be beating me! Regards // paul