The Games of War

A new board opens;
New pieces are set in place...
Neutral locations.

Old men, face to face,
Talk of peace behind false teeth
Across the tables...

They make power moves;
Subtle strategies avail
To take the pieces.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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June 7, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Excellent Haiku Leon, awesome write>James
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June 7, 2009 at 9:03 AM
Much to think about in this haiku series. I really like the second stanza with its creative view. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Keep on writing. Karen
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June 7, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Impressive piece! - jeremia
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