01-18-2013, 02:37 PM
Oh gosh, you write so well. It sparks tinges of envy in me. I especially like the penultimate stanza, about how pawns can promote, if I'm not wrong. This made me realise that part of the reason why I can't write chess poetry well is due to the technical theories. I seem to get too narrow-minded in my attempt to express all the purposes and subtleties behind each and every move, and I end up expressing nothing.
The King's Gambit
f2-f4
A path is made, where there is none.
A soldier transcends, martyr born.
Perhaps a little antique,
And even archaic.
But no other warriors
Claimed title 'Immortal'.
Gallant sacrifice, it decrees
For romance on board.
Decision in your hand,
Do you have the guts
For a swashbuckling duel?
The King's Gambit
f2-f4
A path is made, where there is none.
A soldier transcends, martyr born.
Perhaps a little antique,
And even archaic.
But no other warriors
Claimed title 'Immortal'.
Gallant sacrifice, it decrees
For romance on board.
Decision in your hand,
Do you have the guts
For a swashbuckling duel?
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