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He saw my opening moves
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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He saw my opening moves. Evasiveness never sat well upon my board of life. No, he quickly moved in to capture me; it only took three moves. He was a grand master, I a mere disposeable pawn. My defensive strategy lacked the means to avoid this mate. I was overpowered by fate. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
How is this on the second page and without a single reply? Kacy, back to the first page with you where people can learn a thing or two from your exquisite writing like I do. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I missed it...but glad it's here. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Raph? Thanks. I always have my 'marker' set for 50 per page, sometimes 100.  Everyone stays on page one longer for me. You are so kind and generous with your reply.  Shadows, thank you for taking time to read and reply, always. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
No, Raph is right. I went looking for this because I have my numbers set at 100, and you were WAY down there. I had some stuff to do, went back to look for it, even went to page 2...[101-200] and it wasn't there! Very very glad it found it's way back to the top... but your poem reminded me I have to go pack my chessboard for my son-in-law...he fell in like with it and I thought I would give it to him.... good stuff here, Kacy! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks Sunshine! Hope that chess set gets used regularly! It's a great game, one that all intelligent sentient beings can learn from and have fun with....my opinion of course.  |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Kacy, Concise and to the point. You captured a very real part of life, for many, including me. Enjoyed. Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Kacy, I also have my page set for 50 and you posted this afternoon while I was off the computer. I love to read your poetry. Sorry I almost missed this one. Gary loves to play chess, but I've never learned how. He wants to teach me. Do you like it a lot? Thanks for sharing, Lady...  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!! I love the way you use the wonderful game of chess in this poem...BRAVO!!! |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
I'm just back from vacation and I too would have lost this on the second page. It is a lovely description of a courtship. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
liked the chessboard theme, are u two still playing the game? ever turn the tables on him? |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Love this one!! Library bound it is. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Fee Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 381Melbourne, Australia |
My dear Midnitesun, You were not overpowered by Fait.... Fait & Destiny guide you to where your meant to be... You just found your moment in time. Loved it.... Huge Hugs Fee Expressions, |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Kacy, being a fan of chess, and having recently written a chess poem, "Queens Gambit...CheckMate".....I was drawn quickly to this title once I saw it... Nice use of the game, it's pieces...very cleverly done... |
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Salty Senior Member
since 2002-11-23
Posts 669Texas |
Love the stragedy of this game...and sometimes it doesn't hurt to lose *S* Very well written ~Salty In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
very well done Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Anyone up for a game? LOL. Watch out for my opening pawn moves, they may not be traditional or predictable. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
A first rate poem using one of my favorite games. Well played! |
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darkling Member
since 2001-08-28
Posts 90altered state of mind |
clever metaphor and imagery. Ack, i sound like my english teacher. I enjoyed it very much. Perhaps you will write some more, so I can be further entertained and pleased? |
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