Inside Out Poetry: Are we ‘Game?’

Friday, June 10, 2011

Are we all just players in some fantastic game?

Too far left we lose, too far right we lose;

seems it’s better to pretend that we are the same.

Only those who plan three moves ahead will ever win--

The rest pick up the pieces, and start the game again.

Image courtesy Magpie Tales: Sowa King

Sharing at Magpie Tales #86

AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 11:45 AM
I just browsed through some of your archives. It's really nice to find someone who appreciates the formal forms.
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MargaretOctober 10, 2011 at 9:12 PM
Hmm. Three steps ahead? But will they be able to respond to life's curve balls... And they will come!
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Brian MillerOctober 10, 2011 at 10:24 PM
def better to think ahead, look ahead...live in the moment but keep an eye on the horizon...and we will all lose at lose point so keep picking up the pieces...
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HelenOctober 10, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Love how you used/played the King ....
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Tumblewords:October 10, 2011 at 11:10 PM
Oh, yes...excellent.
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Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallOctober 11, 2011 at 9:08 AM
this is remarkable.

we are players indeed.
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TrellissimoOctober 12, 2011 at 6:08 AM
Interesting association of ideas with the prompt picture and the chess piece. Checkmate to you, I'd say!
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Thank you for reading my poetry and sharing your thoughts.