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Knight moves |
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c_fuller Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 52california |
the king, in his vanity, never leaves the board. he is prisoner to his own domain. the queen, all-powerful, moves as she wishes. to none save the king shall she aquiesse. only in death does she leave her throne. the bishop, as is his nature, refuses to walk a straight line. always talking from both sides of his mouth. bound by the yoke of his title. the rook, or castle, always runs the straight and narrow. he stays his course, protecting his king from the dangers of this realm. the knight. exalted cavalier . he leaps and bounds over all. none can sway his path for he sees through them. his only downfall is his restriction of movement. the pawn, lowly warrior. with the right mind he is the most powerful piece of all. he is camouflaged as weak, yet even he can topple a king. he rules by deception, underestimation is his power. guided by human hands, these pieces perform the symphony of war. all along the rank and file they wait for guidance. moving where told, fighting unseen battles, and sacrificed for the greater good. "check." endless power plays. untold struggles. so begins the endgame. darkness descends upon soul-less imitations of man. all hail the king! "checkmate." the king is dead.. yet he never lived. |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
This is quite good. I like how you see the game -- wish I could play it better myself. --- all hail the king! "checkmate." the king is dead.. yet he never lived. ---- A |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
The King is dead? Long live the King...And a warm welcome to Pip... |
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Seoulair Senior Member
since 2008-03-27
Posts 807Seoul S.Korea |
This is very good one. Very interesting. Love the read. I wonder if they knew that they were on little squares. Very good indeed. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
C, Chess is a nice subject for a write Home-Boy. I used to like to play chess until I taught my youngest son how to play. Now he always beats me. I don't feel too bad. The kid's got a PhD in math. He's the champion of the hood. Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (03-28-2008 04:48 PM).] |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Excellent work---using the chess game as an allegory for real life situations. An enjoyable read. Art |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I liked all of this, Sir. Quite enjoyable, thank you! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
You are absolutely right about those pawns. I've made that 'fatal' mistake of underestimating them more times than I care to admit. Thanks for an interesting read. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Well done...I enjoy writing poetry about chess because it can be so very romantic and slightly erotic as well. |
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c_fuller Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 52california |
C, Chess is a nice subject for a write Home-Boy. I used to like to play chess until I taught my youngest son how to play. Now he always beats me. I don't feel too bad. The kid's got a PhD in math. He's the champion of the hood. Bobby aye, john paul jones junior high champ three straight years. i used to cut school and go to the love park and hustle the hustlers. thank you for all of your replies. |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
. This is good John . |
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