The Game {narrative}

Two giants stare into each other’s eyes
Each out to prove that he is more wise
The battlefield is broken down into squares
The moves are recorded to keep the war fair
The armies line up in parallel lines
Each solider a piece of timeless design
The pawns look across and each of them know
When it comes to sacrifice there the first to go
But that is ok for this is their place
Better to die for their King then live in disgrace
Each pawn is driven or so it would seem
Reach the end of the board and answer your dream
The Castles stand at the corners of it all
For the true defense is found in their walls
The Knights have their own special move
They will pick you apart if they fall in their groove
Next to the Knights the Bishops pray
Asking the Lord to guide their way
The Queen is the most powerful as it’s always been
For she holds the hearts of all of her men
Next to the Queen the King stands with pride
For he has an army and a giant on his side
Two armies collide each seeking the fame
Of placing a W next to their giants name


I picked war to place this under
because I had no idea what to put 
it under. open for suggestions.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 8/2/2008 5:06:00 PM
The game was based on war. My kids understand it, I'm still confused. Vince
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Date: 7/26/2008 2:25:00 PM
enjoyed this piece of work that you wrote my friend, well done.
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Date: 7/24/2008 4:31:00 AM
Hey! A touch of life would seem to fit this excellent idea for a poem. Love, daver
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Date: 7/23/2008 11:57:00 AM
Very clever and creative Michael! I've never played chess but always wanted to learn. You really have a gift for writing naturally with easy flow and ryhme. I look forward to your amazing poetry. Love Light Truth Patricia
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Date: 7/23/2008 5:02:00 AM
Actually war is a suitable subject for this as chess is a game of battle of the minds and I would believe it to be a tactical practice. Great rhyme and this is one game I'm all too familiar with. Marvelous! Michael
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Date: 7/23/2008 12:52:00 AM
Never played this game Michael,but poetry of this type is always of more interest than a manual.Rgds Brian & thanks for welcome comments
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Date: 7/22/2008 8:52:00 PM
Chess is my favorite Game .... we should ... play sometime... Great Poem.... I loved It... Your friend in Poetry... JackReed3... God Bless you. and yours....
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