Open Poetry #24 |
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He saw my opening moves |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia ![]() |
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. ![]() ![]() 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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