Dove

I've set up the pieces,
They're all in line.

All of those pawns,
Are looking just fine.

The knights have their armor,
All shined and ready.

As the bishops say prayers,
Their mitres hold steady.

The rooks stand up tall,
Braced for attack.

The queen looks around,
Oh my what a stack!

Then there's the king,
All high and mighty.

This powerful Rex
Is all but flighty.

So all of the pieces
Sit ready to play.

But dare I move them,
"Check mate" dare I say?

Life's just a chess game,
Especially love.

Dare I make the first move
To capture my dove?

Reviews

[richom]

The flighty rhyme sounds forced, but otherwise I enjoyed this very much. Probably being a chess player helps. Excellent rhythm and rhyme leading to a meaningful conclusion. As you probably know, in chess having the first move is a decided advantage. So go for it. Even rejection is usually better in the long run than regretting not having tried.

[Will]

I've always preferred a hearty "oh well" over a forlorn "what if?". Thank you, Rich.

[Baby Ricochet]

You're the guy. You have to make the first move, and the second, and the third. She decides if she's going along or not. Great rhymes here with a great analogy. Outstanding Job.

[Will]

Thanks for the advice, Mark. Time to begin the game i suppose. As always, thanks for reading and reviewing.

[Rita L. Sev]

Wonderful chess analogy - you really committed, and carried through well. Good rhyme and rhythm; love this: The queen looks around,
Oh my what a stack!
:) Made me smile!

You are really growing as a poet, Will!

[Will]

Thank you so much, Rita. I always try to break a serious tone in any of my work with a somewhat whimsical line, and that was the line for this one. Your reviews are one of the primary reasons my poetry is improving, and for that I must thank you :)

[s y e]

This was great, loved the repetition of the word 'dove' Excellent job, Will! :)

~ Sye

[Will]

Thanks so much, Sye! :)