Seashell Chess Tanka

Skill kisses the sand,
a game with the ocean floor;
Each move confident;
The sea tumbles with shells,
High tide reveals a check mate.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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April 18, 2014 at 2:09 PM
Clever idea. Liked it. I enjoy playing chess and writing lyrics/poetry too.
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