Chess

An uncommon sport is chess
   So different from the rest
You think more and move less...

And really, is chess a sport at all?
   ~ No clock, no field; no ref, no ball

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Ronald D Thompson

September 3, 2019 at 1:23 PM

You've got me thinking! Sport or no sport? You have posed the conundrum brilliantly...Ron

Elizabeth Kinch

September 3, 2019 at 3:49 AM

An introspective write Gershon.

Line Gauthier

September 2, 2019 at 10:02 PM

Fun musings, Gershon.

CayCay Godwin

September 2, 2019 at 8:47 PM

Would I be a total crouton if I were to ask about the clock? My bro was chess team pro dude and when he played someone at home, they used a clock that each tapped at the top at the end of their turn? I am not taking away from the poem which I find intelligent with questions and witty with delivery, it made me grin. Pls don't emphasize my clock memory-confusion. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

CayCay Godwin

September 2, 2019 at 10:02 PM

No, I meant crouton, like on a salad. At the risk of being an even crispier crouton, I wanna share that my bro was clock tappin in the early 70's. Oh, I see - perhaps elective in the 70's, the clock is now mandatory which caused upset in the quiet world of chess. Is such upset something non-chess players can hear, I wonder? Just having fun in the 2010's! Good night.

Gershon Wolf

September 2, 2019 at 9:05 PM

CayCay, I could never ever think of you as a crouton! -- did you mean 'cretin?' -- no matter what, esp. not for this. In fact, you're right. Chess is often played with time limits and a clock now, which 'purists' despise, but which is the way of the world. Action is the name of any game these days... Thanks for the kind words, my friend. :) gw

Sandra Adams

September 2, 2019 at 7:45 PM

they say it is a sport, even had its own club...chess perhaps the way of the sport is the mental strategy? i could hold my own as a kid, but never against a pro! Enjoyed this one as well :) hugs

Gershon Wolf

September 2, 2019 at 8:24 PM

Never could get the hang of it myself, but I enjoy watching a fast-paced 'modern match.' ~ gw

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