Pawns in a game
Are you the rook?
A knight that won’t play by the book?
Maybe the king who lets others do the dirty work
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Cheesencrackers (Pseudonym) (
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A good metaphor used well with the different pieces. We are all pawns.
Thank you Soren, what pawn are you?
Allie, this hits quick and clean…there’s a sharp edge to it that sticks. It feels like a question that doesn’t really let you dodge it. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
I’m glad it had such an effect on you Tristan! I really appreciate your feedback and support.
I have a vague notion of chess, however if I concentrate, I think I get the message, and believe you have it about right...
Keep 'em popping up!
PS: I felt the need to dodge around your current post... matters of the heart... apologies...
Well I’m glad it could still be understood, and no worries Dave. I’d rather you comment on the poems that resonate with you than commenting just for the sake of it.
'Right then. Onward ever onward...
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