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The Battle Begins

The battle begins with an assault on the hill Our men respond knowing my will The white warriors continue their drill as before My men are confident to the core I order attack on the right white flank The whites maintain their tightened rank Generals continue to deploy the men Since the White attack, this general must defend My right bank archers saw the chance Neutralized the left bank Archers in confidence The trench warriors were stopped in their tracks This stalemate will eventually end on the flanks The White General moved to his right Surrounded by warriors ready to fight A squad of tanks guarded his side The Master General needed to hide My main power entered the fray The enemy King cornered in the bay The battle continued action to action General to General, Grant and Jackson Both sides fought to the end The White warriors had to defend I saw the opportunity to be great My final maneuver delivered Checkmate! A Chess Poem

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Date: 9/27/2015 9:22:00 PM
Hi Joseph, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Joseph Guth
Date: 9/27/2015 9:49:00 PM
Thanks for the welcome...
Date: 9/27/2015 1:49:00 PM
- Hey Joseph :) - Welcome with your first poem here on P- Soup - Hope your stay will give you much pleasure - I've been here since 11/26/2011 ....... it is a pleasure to share poems and read what others write - I wish you good luck :) - Nice to "meet" you :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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Joseph Guth
Date: 9/27/2015 7:14:00 PM
Thanks... Having fun
Date: 9/24/2015 11:11:00 AM
WOW, what a win. Love it, Joseph, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Joseph Guth
Date: 9/24/2015 3:59:00 PM
Thanks for the welcome...

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