the Chess Set

battle of love

Tit for tat the knight jumps back

The game is filled with emotion

his castle is tossed

But with a keen eye, her bishop is lost.

The King doth cry his Queen is dead

The united front is sparsely spread

And they discover to late that with each

Victory you do not always win.

Reviews

[Neville]

You win some, you lose some.. in the end tho when it comes to love.. ya just got to think one step ahead... nicely penned & crammed with apt metaphor ...

[Cherrie Palmer]

This story popped in my head on day while I drove home. I hoped I could remember it long enough to put it down.
That's a 50 50 chance, which doesn't always work out for me.

[Neville]

on this occasion, everyone's a winner..

[Mari' Emeraude]

A fun and playful verse that made my tongue 'click' as I read it!

[CM-Stars]

This is beautiful. "Winning" comes at a cost.

Next time I play my dad in chess, I'm going to start crying thinking this. lol

[Veronica Parker]

poignant, clear, and well written. Thanks for sharing.

[Cherrie Palmer]

thank you, Veronica. I look forward to returning the review.

[Levi Levin]

Chess is a great game, I love it! Great work!

[Cherrie Palmer]

thank you, Matt i look forward in returning the review

[Paul Bell]

Great analogy on love.
You think, you move. On the way you may have conquests.
But love has a way of ultimately killing you.
Always be aware of the Dark Knight.

[genocide]

when you play this game expect to gain some casulaties is that what it means

[Cherrie Palmer]

yes, would say so.

[Dave]

Cherrie - you surely play chess. What an interesting way to see
the trials and tribulations of a romantic relationship. Nicely done.

Take care - Dave

[Cherrie Palmer]

thank you Dave, i look forward in returning the favor

[R.E. Ray]

Cherrie, this is the first poem I've read from you. I wasn't disappointed. This is impressive. Love the metaphor and perfectly summarized in the end. I know a few who have treated relationships, including marriage, like a chess match, and they usually lose everything. So much rich content in few words and lines. Nice work!

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you so much Robert it popped in my head while I was driving.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Treating love like it is a game is a sure way to lose it.

Wonderfully written.

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) thank you