staggering like pawns through dark & light
thoughts, the army advanced
one step at a time.
everything I wanted fought
everything I could have:
bishops zigzagged through possibilities
until there were none left;
rooks were too straight-forward
that they forget to check
their blind spot.
there were eight days a week
as I lost track
of the outside world, fighting
for strategy to combat
the knights in rusted armor
who only knew how
to side-step me with L- words
in my heart, skipping over
logic.
black became white:
it was the kings who could move
in any direction, capturing
every defense I had
as I, the queen, stood.
I could move one square at a time,
but I could already hear
"checkmate".
Author notes
3. "The only devils in this world are those running around in our own hearts, and that is where all our battles should be fought." - Mahatma Gandhi
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oh bravo
life is always a game
and this is definatly a winner
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writing a game of chess really makes a poem. Imagery, with a personality among each individual game piece. I just like how you used a game to explain the quote instead of people. Fascinating, unique.
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I haven't commented on one of your poems in like forever.. ever since I got grounded. But I miss your mysterious subtle metaphorical poems that get my brain boggling.
I love how simple this was, but had so much depth to it. I know exactly what you mean, but there are so many other surrounding meanings that I could spend at least 30 minutes trying to figure it out, and be entertained.
Es muy fantastico!
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awwww, thank you, Tyler
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doesn't know what to say so goes clicking them clappy mister dudes to submit
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wow this is something that made my jaw drop to the floor, you did a great job on this, keep it flowing and good luck in the contest
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Well Miss Christina. I hate you. Why? 'Cause this poem pwns. (minus the a)
Seriously. What can I say to an amazing poem like this?
Best two out of three?
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lol! Whatever you want
awwwwwwww, I'm surprised that you actually think this is any good. lol. Thank you, Chasey
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hurry girlie you got a few minutes left!
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I'm done now
(just updating the background, but the poem's here)
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I'm hurrying, I am...
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