For The Sunday Muse
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“I’m bored with this game Henry,” said Queen Matilda. “It’s time we stopped bickering with our abominable neighbours and took them on in battle once and for all”.
“I agree dearest”, said the King, “it needs to be resolved”.
Hours later he met with his senior Knights.
“Your Majesty,” said Sir Thomas “I understand the Rooks have flown our foe’s palace, a sign of certain calamity so it is expedient we throw down the gauntlet without delay”.
Days later Henry’s army stood atop a hill facing the enemy across the valley. The Bishop sat upon his steed before the heavily armoured Pawns and made the sign of the cross.
“For God, King and country, go forward” commanded Sir Thomas.
His opening gambit paid off and soon the battle was over. Henry was victorious. He turned to his battle-weary soldiers.
“Checkmate” he yelled.
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Thanks to Carrie for hosting.
love it!
I’m pleased, thanks Beth.
Well done, The King was no pawn. Also loved your excellent reading of your story, Keith.
Absolutely not! Thanks so much, Suzette
My pleasure, Keith. 😊
Love it Keith, the ending was superb
Thank you so much, Sadje.
You’re most welcome
This just brought a smile to my face. 🙂
I hoped it might, thanks so much!
Fitting story for the prompt. Amazing graphics!
Thanks, Christine, creating the graphic was more fun than writing the story!
I believe it. 🙂
This is delicious, Keith.
So kind of you to say so Helen, thank you.
That’s a glorious description of chess, a game i have never been good with but admire greatly.
Seems we sing off the same page where chess is concerned!
Oh, very nicely imagined!
Thanks so much, Rosemary.
You brought the chess board to life in your tale Keith! It is always a delight to read your stories!
Thanks so much for your kind words Carrie, they mean a lot to me.
Beautifully written. Your chess graphics is dauntingly well rendered.
I love your reading and your story itself..
Bravo, Keith. Perfect as literal or metaphorical. Your reading brings the story to life.
Love it! Love it! Your reading of it was a delightful cherry on the top!
Excellent and clever poem, Keith!