Chess

I lost my queen,
And I just started.
My will to proceed,
Has departed!

I grab my hair,
And look at my knights...
I fear my defence will soon fall,
As my opponents bishops bring fright!

Perhaps some trickery,
And I will survive;
'En Passant!"
My pawn does drive!

Then there was a dance,
Between their king and their rook!
And a vocalized dart, 'checkmate!'...
Where sixty-four squares violently shook!!

3-September-2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Walimbe Avatar
June 6, 2022 at 8:53 AM
Congratulations! Amazing write!:)
Alex Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 10:57 PM
A beautiful writing on Chess. Making to reflect the intricacies and psychological aspects. Congratulations!
Sambourne Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 2:23 PM
What a creative, original take on the cerebral game of chess! Such an enjoyable read, worthy of its high contest placement. Congratulations! Brian
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