Sudoku Obsession

So surprised was I when one day I discovered 
a propensity for Sudoku, a game involving numbers 
for math was not my forte, but now the game made sense
my mind was focused now to solve the puzzle, hence
sequences and deductions became my preference. 

I played it in the morning, after my breakfast tea
I played it in the afternoon, with dog beside my knee 
I played it in the evening, neglecting the TV
I played it standing in long lines, absorbed as I could be. 

In short, I played the game so much throughout the live long day
my obsession with Sudoku ruled my mind in every way...
...until I discovered computer Scrabble
then, quite suddenly, Sudoku up and flew away! 


10/10/2020
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Callus Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 1:15 PM
I can relate to this obsession, Laura, but I control my playing time, usually only after meals when I take a break. Lately I came in contact with WWF...now hooked on it:) Regards // paul
Leiser Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 2:48 PM
Ha! So funny, Paul! I get it!! :D
Y. Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 6:43 AM
Hi Laura, I never got in to Sudoku, but my sister loved it! Thanks for sharing your “ Sudoku” obsession. Congrats on your win.Have a wonderful day ;-) Alexis
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October 26, 2020 at 7:06 AM
Thank you, Alexis. So nice to hear from you! :)
Allison Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 4:04 AM
oh what a fun poem, these games can be so addictive, my hubby loves sudoku.... i've not discovered on line scrabble ... yet!:-) hugs Jan xx
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October 24, 2020 at 8:35 AM
Glad you enjoyed this, Jan. I can tell you have a fun sense of humor, of course, with all your funny limericks! :)
Horne Avatar
October 22, 2020 at 12:18 PM
LOL, yes, those puzzles are so engrossing! I love codewords
Leiser Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 8:34 AM
Glad you can relate, Jack! Thanks for the comments! :)
Kendrick Avatar
October 22, 2020 at 9:56 AM
Those games just get our attention don't they. I never got Sudoku. LOL..Congrats on your winning work. Way to go. Sara
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October 22, 2020 at 10:44 AM
Thank you, Sara! I appreciate your kind comments! :)
Fowler Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 6:20 AM
Very nicely done Laura. Congratulations on the win! Linda
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October 21, 2020 at 7:21 AM
Thank you, Linda! :)
Carber Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 6:41 PM
Clever, Laura--congrats on your win!
Leiser Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 6:52 PM
Thanks, LJ! Glad you liked it! :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 3:14 PM
Alas, a game-changer that was well-depicted, Laura, the intricacies of our involving minds, my compliments on your honorable placement, Aloha! William
Leiser Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 4:43 PM
Thank you, William. It was fun to write this one! :)
Watt Avatar
October 19, 2020 at 8:12 PM
I've had obsessions with both of these games too, Laura! Sudoku went by the wayside after a year or two, I much prefer Scrabble. Very entertaining write, my friend!
Leiser Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 4:43 PM
Thanks, John! Glad you can relate! :)
Dietrich Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 6:23 PM
I love your tale of obsession. I too am a very obsessed person with the things I love doing. This stuff would never be my obsessions but I "get" you very well here!!
Leiser Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 6:41 PM
Thanks, Andrea! Glad you liked this! :)
Canerdy Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 9:03 PM
Laura, this is delightful! Janice
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October 14, 2020 at 6:34 AM
Thank you, Janice. Glad you enjoyed this! :)
One Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 8:27 AM
Haha.... so many will be able to relate..
Leiser Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 9:53 AM
Thanks, Silent! This whole thing is true, too! :D
Rodrigues Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 12:46 PM
LOL...I created forms to help me solve. I don’t think I still have them. So complicated.
Leiser Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 4:19 PM
Yes, it can be! Thanks for commenting, Kim :)
Leffanta Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 11:23 AM
WELL done! Aloha! Rico
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October 11, 2020 at 4:18 PM
Thanks, Rico! :)
Kauffman Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 10:42 AM
Very clever Laura and filled with truth! thanks for sharing as we nod our heads in agreement and understanding.
Leiser Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 4:17 PM
Thanks, Sam! Glad you can relate! :)
White Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 10:08 AM
I agree. It can be addictive once it puts its spell on you. Lol. Kelli
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October 11, 2020 at 4:17 PM
Thanks for commenting, Kelli! :)
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