Backgammon

Black plays red in age old battle
A click or two as dice are shaken.
Collect your thoughts before moving
Keeping a close eye on the count.
Gammon could be on the cards
As you counter move against Red.
Much jubilation as you hit a stone
Marching Red quickly to the bar.
Oh no, back in with a vengeance
Now Black becomes the under dog.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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May Avatar
May 12, 2016 at 5:20 PM
Very nice acrostic Shadow... and a great game
Gazbowski Avatar
May 12, 2016 at 4:28 PM
wonderful acrostic.
Leiser Avatar
May 12, 2016 at 12:02 AM
Ah, this poem brings back great memories of fun times playing backgammon with family! Great write :)
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