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Chess and Cruelty

I Practising something Winning takes thinking Like the world Values curtailed, curled II Add anonymity Online carefree community Some will begin games Not play; hope you go away Courtesy questioned; charged with abandonment Social contract corrected less fast (for content) III We play games For variety, virtual community Go everywhere, in His Peace, Shalom Try always, to live your values, decorum Yet, what shall one do? Use BLOCK! ONLINE, we are unlikely to take stock So play to see, as guest, good sport Be Wise, but more, Be A Good Sport. The social - media editors overdo little problems ... I understand the tough balancing act. Just had these thoughts 1-2 years ago, when I played almost daily (CandyCrush & online chess).

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Date: 5/18/2022 7:42:00 AM
Good advice my friend, well written. Have a great week! Bill
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Date: 5/16/2022 12:39:00 AM
Well though and expressed Anil.'
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Date: 5/13/2022 7:42:00 AM
Enjoyed your poem, Anil, although I never tried playing Chess. "Try always, to live your values, decorum Yet, what shall one do? Use BLOCK!" - interesting, and true. Best wishes ~ Mala
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Anil Deo
Date: 5/13/2022 4:27:00 PM
Best wishes to you, Mala Ji. So glad u visited. Shalom ShalOm
Date: 5/13/2022 6:27:00 AM
Hmm...if something going on, behind the scenes, email trolls?~they waste valuable time and opportunity. The internet can be a wonderful chance for sharing with clarity. Don't know about chess...a long time since I played the actual game -- did love it, at one time. I am certain, life can be its parallel, both mental exercise and painful reality.
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Anil Deo
Date: 5/13/2022 6:45:00 AM
Exactly Father DeMino. I love taking ordinary situations, & juxtaposing ideals versus human reactive impulses. Clear thinking, clear "dangers" & balance, always required. I hope new readers come to unusual topics from this poet
Date: 5/13/2022 3:48:00 AM
Check mate :)
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Anil Deo
Date: 5/13/2022 5:03:00 AM
Goof one Victor. I love humor like yours. Shalom shalom

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