Checkmate

It's getting awfully late I have a lot on my plate I'm in a blase state I long for a clean slate I've done things I hate Were my choices fate? It was a horrible date. I took the cunning bait I walked in evils gate I did it, and I can't debate Nor even commiserate Darkness said checkmate Alexis Y. 05/21/2021

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/26/2021 5:34:00 PM

And perhaps, too, 'Darkness said check, mate!' Great monorhyme, Alexis. :) gw

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/23/2021 8:04:00 AM

I sang to this as I read it, too beautiful I love this kind of poetry. I haven't entered contests of late, I go through phases. Keep up your wonderful poetic talent my friend, amazing poetry. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/22/2021 11:59:00 AM

I've haven't yet tried a monorhyme. Yours is an excellently written poem, Alexis. Blessings, Evelyn

Alexis Y.
Date: 5/22/2021 1:05:00 PM

Hi Evelyn, If anyone can write one, I know it would be you. I appreciate your visit and kind comment:-)Alexis

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/22/2021 11:20:00 AM

Dearest Alexis, your wording runs smoothly and generates a lovely tune; I thoroughly enjoyed it; have a wonderful weekend.

Alexis Y.
Date: 5/22/2021 1:06:00 PM

Hi Lasaad, I appreciate your gracious comment and continued support. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/22/2021 10:24:00 AM

Game time!

Alexis Y.
Date: 5/22/2021 1:13:00 PM

Hi Rico, I appreciate it very much when you stop by:-)Alexis

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/22/2021 4:53:00 AM

A story succinctly told in Mono-rhyme. Some situations are hard to get out of.

Alexis Y.
Date: 5/22/2021 1:12:00 PM

Hi Vijay, Thank you. Your continued support has meant the world to me. Have a great weekend, my friend:-)Alexis

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/22/2021 3:21:00 AM

Challenging writing with profound undertones, my dearest friend, Alexis. Hugs xxx

Alexis Y.
Date: 5/22/2021 1:09:00 PM

Hi Demetrios, Thank you so much. Your continued support means a lot to me. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend:-) Alexis

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/22/2021 2:19:00 AM

Well written Alexis, we should always walk towards the light. Have a great weekend. Tom

Alexis Y.
Date: 5/22/2021 1:10:00 PM

Hi Tom, Thank you so much. You are such a positive and encouraging light on the soup. I appreciate your continued support;-) Alexis

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/21/2021 11:00:00 PM

Great metaphorical write.

Alexis Y.
Date: 5/22/2021 1:07:00 PM

Hi Victor, Thank you so much. I appreciate your continued support. Have a great weekend:-)Alexis