Chessman

Confidently he played
Cat and mouse across the
Chequered board of her heart,
Cheating behind her back.
Caught in the act, he lay
Cowering in defeat:
Checkmate...the final move.

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Contest: Pleiades - C
Sponsor: Kim Merryman
Placed 1st
© 23rd August, 2016

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Doug Vinson

Date: 12/10/2016 9:55:00 PM

7. Just saw this, Paul. So excellent! Cheers, Doug.

Doug Vinson
Date: 12/12/2016 11:35:00 PM

Have to laugh, Paul - there is a current 'Pleiades' contest, and I hacked one out fairly fast; thought it pretty good. Being new to this form, I started looking around at what other people had done, to see what the competition might be like. Then I saw your poem, here, and, "Uh-oh, you're in trouble, Doug." ; )

Paul Callus
Date: 12/11/2016 3:11:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting so favourably, Doug. Best regards // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/27/2016 3:59:00 PM

Very creative poem, Paul. Interwoven in the chess motif is the treacherous betrayal in a relationship. Great thought provoking art of poetry. It was so rewarding to read ... believe it or not ... I was thinking about writing a poem this morning about chess from my personal experiences. Who would've thunk it that I would read yours today. Ty for sharing. Much love to you. RW

Paul Callus
Date: 12/11/2016 3:10:00 PM

I apologize for the very late reply, Freddie...must have skipped my attention! Thank you for the complimentary remarks. Regards // paul

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

Date: 10/13/2016 10:44:00 AM

Sounds like this guy got what he deserved in the end...serves him right Ha! Congratulations on winning with this very creative poem! Nice work MC

Paul Callus
Date: 10/14/2016 8:11:00 AM

Thank you, MC. Pleased that you found this to your liking! My muse does come out with some creative ideas sometimes...surprises me, too:) Regards // paul

Keith Logan

Date: 9/14/2016 2:21:00 AM

I was only going to give this a 6 but my cursor was jumping about and I thought it not worth altering. I really like this. I noticed the lines all began with c and thought what a neat idea but I now see that was set by a contest. This deserves to be a winner in my book.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/21/2016 4:17:00 AM

Hi Keith, thank you for stopping by; pleased that you liked this Pleiades. [Excuse the late reply, but I thought that I had already sent one!] Regards // paul

CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/26/2016 5:03:00 PM

Well, you haven't rocked YET, but I found this gem to enjoy! Very clever and profound, plus I offer you my sincere congrats - the number one feels good, eh? Yepper ... CayCay

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2016 5:20:00 PM

No rock n' roll as yet, CayCay...maybe tomorrow after a good night's rest:) Glad you found and enjoyed this poem...no1s do not come on a daily basis! Goodnight (here it's 12.20am) even though it's still too early for your bedtime:) // paul

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 8/26/2016 7:55:00 AM

A brilliant piece!! Congrats Paul, for your top placement in the contest!! ;-)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2016 4:02:00 PM

Glad you liked it, Teddy! Thank you:) Regards // paul

Afzal Nusker

Date: 8/26/2016 4:58:00 AM

Congratulations on your fine win, Paul. Very well deserved.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2016 3:47:00 PM

Thank you, Afzal; pleased with your first visit to my page. Regards // paul

Gary Bateman

Date: 8/26/2016 3:57:00 AM

Hello Paul, Excellent Verse my good friend!! Congratulations on POTD and for the top place in the contest!! (I like the technique here of starting each verse with a word beginning with the Letter "C.") Cheers and Best, Gary

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/29/2016 7:36:00 AM

I read this one again Paul. All I can say is: "Bravo." The work of a true poetic craftsman!! Best, Gary

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2016 3:40:00 PM

Many thanks, Gary; always a pleasure to receive your feedback! Your latest collab poem still lingers in my mind! Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/26/2016 3:52:00 AM

- Congratulations on your winning poems, Paul :) - hugs and :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2016 3:14:00 PM

Thank you Anne Lise:) Best regards, hugs and smiles:)) Enjoy the weekend. // paul

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 8/26/2016 3:01:00 AM

Wow. That is an awesome picture. I never thought of defeat and cheating in that sense. Congratulations. Kai

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2016 3:24:00 PM

I truly appreciate your lovely feedback, Kai. Thank you for stopping by; pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 8/26/2016 12:26:00 AM

...and , as predicted, a worthy topster, Paul. Congratulations! Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2016 3:10:00 PM

You make a good judge, Viv:) Thank you for the repeat visit. Regards // paul

Carole Duet

Date: 8/25/2016 11:04:00 PM

Short and sweet! And to the point!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2016 3:09:00 PM

So is your welcome comment, Carole:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/25/2016 9:29:00 PM

Hi Paul, Congratulations on getting the poem of the day.It was well deserved. Enjoy the honor:-)Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2016 3:08:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis:) I will...it's not an everyday occurrence!! Enjoy the weekend:) Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/25/2016 9:10:00 PM

Yay!!!! Right where it belongs Paul...on top! Congratulations on your well deserved win! I am very happy for you. 7 ; )

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2016 2:46:00 PM

Aww you are too kind, Connie:) Your continued support and encouragement are much appreciated:) Have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/25/2016 6:24:00 PM

Paul, congratulations on your First Place win in the 'Pleiades C' contest! Wow...such a powerful tragic story in so few words! Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2016 2:44:00 PM

Thank you for the congrats and lovely comments, Sandra! So pleased that you found it to your liking. Warm regards // paul

Joseph May

Date: 8/25/2016 5:15:00 PM

Congrats on your top win Paul...

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2016 2:42:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph. All the best...paul

Beautiful Scars

Date: 8/25/2016 5:11:00 PM

Paul! congrats on this remarkable poem dear friend! I have said it before..you are so sweet to me and many others, I thank you kindly for all your sweet comments and continued support! Congrats and I am also proud to share the top spot with you dear man...:)-luloo

Paul Callus
Date: 8/26/2016 2:41:00 PM

Many thanks Laura...you are too kind:) I loved your winning poem right from the start...it had that winning glow to it:) ~ Have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul