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The Queens Gambit

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The Queens Gambit

Faced with the gambit of the queen;
shall I exchange a pawn and yield,
or plan ahead for moves unseen?
Squares eight by eight, the battle field.

Distraction seems to be a plan,
a counter move shall be revealed.
It’s been this way since love began,
squares eight by eight, the battle field.

I quietly remove my shoes
and rub his leg, his fate is sealed.
This is a game I shall not loose,
squares eight by eight, the battle field.

Faced with the gambit of the queen,
squares eight by eight, the battle field.

 

 

 

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Girls are allowed to cheat!

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  • Aussie Gypsy gold member
    December 13, 2008

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    Oh yes they are allowed to cheat, isn't the man supposed to let us win Great job hun


  • Alyzeh
    December 11, 2008

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    What stunning imagery Amera. You did a fantastic job! Stunning as ever. Good luck to you in the lovely Cyn's contest.

    Love
    Alyzeh

  • Eusebius
    December 10, 2008

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    This is absolutely captivaing, enchanting, enthralling! A most potent and wonderful poem and a PERFECT compliment to the illo!!!


  • Haygood gold member
    December 9, 2008

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    Allowed or not they do...

    But hey, who's complaining anyway. I love to play chess but no one to play against. This poem spoke to me. Good write. Kyrielle Sonnet is one of my favorites.


  • HopeForUnity
    December 6, 2008

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    teehee.
    yes, girls are allowed to cheat.
    very provocative write
    well done and once again, best of luck


  • Desire gold member
    December 6, 2008

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    Oh My~

    Get him when he is not looking

    Love this and what a form You have penned~
    I have to try this one- I see the word Sonnet and I go
    -passes out-
    Excellent as always~
    You are Good!!

    Thank You for sharing Your Talent and Spirit~
    Many blessings to You in all You do Precious
    Best wishes in the contest too
    with much love & light~ Desire~*~


  • plainoljoe
    December 5, 2008

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    "long live the Queen" ruler and most powerful not only on the chess board, but simply by being female alone gives her the power she commands

    Joe


  • Wandika gold member
    December 5, 2008
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    Very good

    I like the way this is written; one theme parallel to another, deeper one.

    Jim


  • Swan song gold member
    December 5, 2008

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    I quietly remove my shoes
    and rub his leg, his fate is sealed.
    This is a game I shall not loose,
    squares eight by eight, the battle field.

    This could make me a young man again lol


  • nordicsky silver member
    December 4, 2008

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    I find it hard enough to concentrate on chess at the best of times. Should a Poetess start running her toes up my thighs I would do my best to ignore her and concentrate on the game.

    This sonnet looks like an ordinary sonnet with a repeated last line for rhythmic effect.
    I read this poem aloud, a few times, and thought the repeated line was rather good. Then I wondered if the battle on the chessboard might be a metaphor for the best of all battles.

    Your poetry always makes me think..

    Regards, Peter




  • Sue Cardwell gold member
    December 4, 2008

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    Another perfect Kyrielle sonnet and the repetition lends itself well to the prompt, the chessboard as a battlefield is a good metaphor.

    All the best in the contest

    Love Sue


  • Ellis gold member
    December 4, 2008

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    I know exactly what you mean
    I use my tail the very same way
    Works especially when not seen
    Touch does more than what I say

    Tiki Cat
    Buy Tiki's Gourmet Cat Food
    "Too Good For Humans"


    • Amera gold member
      December 4, 2008
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      Thank you! I love comments from my favorite cat

      • Ellis gold member
        December 4, 2008
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        Your favorite cat!
        You dancing fool!
        How bout that!
        You are cool.


  • Pure Thought silver member
    December 3, 2008
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    HA, Ha, ha

    Good one, but cheating.


  • Swangrnv gold member
    December 3, 2008

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    l.o.l.

    love this, and i'm very intrigued..you know how to play chess?? wow, the surprises keep coming..a great write my friend..


    • Amera gold member
      December 4, 2008
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      Yes I do play chess! I used to have master points when I was in college so I'm not bad.


  • JohnnyD gold member
    December 3, 2008

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    No- the truth is they were born to cheat to stop men from matching up with dimwits-seems to have worked pretty well so far?

    great write

    Dad

    • Amera gold member
      December 4, 2008
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      Haha... and there are a few "dimwits" out there.


  • EmeraldDreams
    December 3, 2008

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    Amazing......

    I love the form. The flow to this piece is incredible. It just trips off the tongue. I love how it can have so many different meanings, as well as the obvious one.... so very clever. I loved it.


  • dame de la riviere
    December 3, 2008

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    amusing...complete threw me off with that cheating bit...nice rhyme


  • StarEyes
    December 3, 2008

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    I bow in your presence my Queen of form! This is just amazing! What a wonderful job you did on this one!

    Best of luck in this contest!

    and love

    Nyetta


  • Disturbed Prodigy
    December 3, 2008

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    OH this was good, i mean really good you did a great job on this, i mean really really good, keep it flowing and good luck in the contest


  • chilali
    December 3, 2008

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    This is brilliant! Pure brilliance I tell ya! Well done and good luck to you in the contest. I am speechless! Hehe and in complete awe! You always amaze me!

    Much love
    Ylova


  • Mairi bheag gold member
    December 3, 2008

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    Oh you had to spoil it and say "HIS leg", Sis.

    Nice wee poem.

  • laiqua aran
    December 3, 2008

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    My Queen your strategy is a fine one, on any battlefield you should seek to win while leaving your opponent feeling his honour is enhanced.

    This Kyrielle sonnet has perfect form and lyrical feel. The message is strong and well suited to the repetious element.


    Vanimle sila tiri


  • cricketjeff gold member
    December 3, 2008

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    Was ever thus, I cannot understand why the World Chess Champion is not a woman!

    The Kyrielle sonnet is perfect of course, and the content is wonderful, a class act from a class act on her Birthday!


  • Shimano
    December 3, 2008

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    Thought Provoking

    Game Of Life and Love..
    We are all a pawn within this Game called Life


    "Distraction seems to be a plan,
    a counter move shall be revealed.
    It’s been this way since love began,
    squares eight by eight, the battle field."

    this Stanza strikes me and makes me thin about my current situation and many people that have crossed my chess board of Life

    Excellant write and I sure thik you have a creative way to the pen

    PS. LOVE THE PIC



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