Chessmen

By Pat G

Thu, 28 May 2015

5 comments

In raffia shade

where battered chessmen

long for decisions to be made,

diagonals triangulate

arid mountains and vines,

lost wars, loves and hates.

Players of reckless games

shelter from memories

of brilliant times.

Permalink Submitted by Pat G on Thu, 2015-05-28 05:17

Permalink Submitted by Philip Sidney on Thu, 2015-05-28 07:01

Strong image and interesting perspective.

Permalink Submitted by Pat G on Fri, 2015-05-29 11:11

Life (for men) in the Balkans. Thanks so much for the encouragement. The site is just what I needed.

Permalink Submitted by london_calling79 on Thu, 2015-05-28 08:57

So much in so little. Excellent economy of verse.

Permalink Submitted by Pat G on Fri, 2015-05-29 11:13

Thanks so much for the encouraging comment.