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Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

0 posted 2002-12-23 02:49 PM

Knights of Death
stalk the night
bringing holy day gifts
to children in fright,
tucked into bed
with a warriors plight;
their night dreams are screams upon the snow,
forever marching to war we go with
those little tin soldiers
we scatter about
as the real ones die
in a scream and a shout
for Peace, not War.

“I do not want to die,”
said the young man to the King.
“Sorry,” said the King,
“but it’s your turn to play.”
This chess game is
neverending,
and the King is always protected
at the expense of the pawns.
Even the Queen must fall,
if necessary.

My strategy was weak.
My Pawns faltered.
My Knights rode off
and did not return.
The King castled himself,
threw the Queen to the front.
The Bishops ran and hid,
for they understood
it was the end of the game.
And the Darkness of the Knight advanced, smiling.

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

1 posted 2002-12-23 02:53 PM

hmmmm... seems an indictment against sacfificing the unwilling and unaware for the protection of those who control... timely...and nicely done...

Duncan
Member Ascendant

since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

2 posted 2002-12-23 02:58 PM

Geez, ya scared me Kacy! Impressive write and point.

Elan
Member

since 2002-05-03

Posts 382
State of Wide Eye

3 posted 2002-12-23 03:03 PM

Kacy, this is a very good, deep write. Serve up another round, please.

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

4 posted 2002-12-23 03:09 PM

Thank you, Ron. Yes, indeed.

Duncan,

sorry to scare, but Jiminy made me do it.

Elan, thank you for that reply!

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

5 posted 2002-12-23 03:18 PM

Wow Kacy this is fantastic

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

6 posted 2002-12-23 03:26 PM

Thanks, Raph. I prefer the board game, where we get to start over again and again, and get more than one chance to get it right.

Rainbowdust
Member

since 2002-12-05

Posts 320
Sydney, Australia

7 posted 2002-12-23 07:40 PM

I just know I don't have the patience or the mindset to be good at this game, but you make me want to try! Awesome poem Kacy!

The soul would have no rainbows, had the eyes no tears.

Andrew Scott
Member Elite

since 1999-06-24

Posts 2558
Redlands,CA,USA

8 posted 2002-12-23 08:07 PM

I've always enjoyed the game and found it an excellent catalyst for poetic expression. I bow to your fine use. Peace to you and yours.

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

9 posted 2002-12-23 08:11 PM

Kacy,

Very good, indeed. Liked it a lot!
You said quite a bit.

Hugs and warm regards, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

10 posted 2002-12-23 08:50 PM

Checkmate!

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

11 posted 2002-12-24 12:24 PM

Shireen, try Chess sometime. I have a feeling you would enjoy it.

Andrew, thank you so much for reading and for your kind comment.

Pat, thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

Larry, Let's play! I used to play blitzkrieg chess, with a 5 minute timer ticking away, Bobby and Boris style.

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