Joseph May Poet Haiku

Losing the Throne Hc

as two knights advance
 three pawns make defensive moves
 one queen is captured

 Two advancing knights  have made it known
 Three pawns cannot keep one queen on the throne

 2-28-19
 Charliekucoup Contest
 Sponsor: Charles Messina

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Joe Maverick April 15, 2022 at 1:21 PM Yet they can die in the attempt hey.' I guess somethings always done or undone Joseph, good to read your script today.'

Eve Roper March 7, 2019 at 1:27 PM Congratulations on a great romantic Haiku & Couplet, Joseph. I haven't played chess in a long time but sweet success when capturing the king, "checkmate" ... Hugs Eve ~`*

Paul Callus March 7, 2019 at 6:37 AM Back with congratulations, Joseph. This had to be a winner! Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen March 7, 2019 at 4:43 AM - Congratulations on your win, Joseph :) -

Brandy Nicole March 6, 2019 at 10:26 PM Okay, so you got the right moves!! :) It seems. I am still smiling. Congratulations Joseph, on this win. ~ Brandy

Andrea Dietrich March 6, 2019 at 2:58 PM awesome win, Joseph. congratulations. Joseph May March 6, 2019 at 8:01 PM Thank you Andrea..

Charles Messina March 6, 2019 at 1:29 PM Excellent write, Joseph. Awesome job! Congratulations on your 2nd place win. All the best...Charlie Joseph May March 6, 2019 at 8:01 PM Thank you for my placement Charles..

Paul Callus March 1, 2019 at 9:14 AM This is one of the best entries I have come across so far for this contest, Joseph. The King must be cowering in a corner! Regards // paul Joseph May March 6, 2019 at 8:02 PM Thank you Paul..

Vijay Pandit March 1, 2019 at 7:50 AM Quite original ..a clever game of chess! Joseph May March 6, 2019 at 8:03 PM Thank you Vijay

Anne-Lise Andresen March 1, 2019 at 4:01 AM - A great one, Joseph :) - GL ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Joseph May March 1, 2019 at 6:17 AM Thank you Anne..

Brandy Nicole February 28, 2019 at 10:15 PM Is that so?? :) Perhaps they don't know the right moves after all. Just saying. This is cute. Made me smile. ~ Brandy Joseph May March 1, 2019 at 6:17 AM Have you got the right moves? Thanks Brandy

Andrea Dietrich February 28, 2019 at 7:12 PM GREAT job. You have skill! Joseph May February 28, 2019 at 8:21 PM Thank you Andrea..

Jan Allison February 28, 2019 at 5:35 PM If it was a cash prize I think you would get a cheque mate:-) hugs Jan xx Joseph May February 28, 2019 at 5:48 PM Haha..Thanks Jan that's a good one!