All Those Puzzling Pieces
Viewing comments for Chapter 21 "Our Game"What makes a life? How do the pieces fit?
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Comment from mauial
A free verse that's dark metaphorically. I like how you related this to the chess game. The saying hell has no fury like a woman scorned seems appropriate.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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A free verse that's dark metaphorically. I like how you related this to the chess game. The saying hell has no fury like a woman scorned seems appropriate.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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thx Al - yes, it's certainly meant to be dark - thx dear!
Comment from Antonin70
sorry, but this really does smack of trying too hard. The illustration at the start warns the reader what to expect. This is one topic for which I really do feel the words should be left to speak for themselves.
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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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sorry, but this really does smack of trying too hard. The illustration at the start warns the reader what to expect. This is one topic for which I really do feel the words should be left to speak for themselves.
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Comment Written 13-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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Comment from muezza56
a well written piece of prose. life can be like a game of chess, and the most powerful and useful piece is the queen. although in chess, the queen is there to protect her king, as he in a way is the most vulnerable piece. so although the analogy doesn't quite work, it is a well written poem
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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a well written piece of prose. life can be like a game of chess, and the most powerful and useful piece is the queen. although in chess, the queen is there to protect her king, as he in a way is the most vulnerable piece. so although the analogy doesn't quite work, it is a well written poem
Comment Written 13-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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thx muezza! yes, the queen is there SUPPOSEDLY to protect her king - make no mistake, she is far more powerful than the king herself in her abilities to move around the board!
Comment from Selina Stambi
You've found the perfect picture to complement a very clever poem.
The lines are pithy, cutting and almost dagger-like in their impact - the use of one-word lines is most effective.
Great conclusion!
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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You've found the perfect picture to complement a very clever poem.
The lines are pithy, cutting and almost dagger-like in their impact - the use of one-word lines is most effective.
Great conclusion!
Comment Written 13-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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thx so much my dear!
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, mystery writer (aka sharyn). you did an excellent job writing this free verse poem about the revenge that won't be sweet, i enjoyed reading it, good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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this is very well written, mystery writer (aka sharyn). you did an excellent job writing this free verse poem about the revenge that won't be sweet, i enjoyed reading it, good luck in the contest
Comment Written 13-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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can't fool you, hmm, sweets?
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you have a unique writing style all yours when it comes to free verse
Comment from Child of the King
I was intrigued and still am! Great imagery and the lines followed each other bringing me slowly in to watch the end of the game.Kudos
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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I was intrigued and still am! Great imagery and the lines followed each other bringing me slowly in to watch the end of the game.Kudos
Comment Written 13-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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thank you! writing "dark" is always interesting, I find, yes?
Comment from Rondeno
Interesting. Your "feelings" poem is about a complete lack of feelings! Wait until he's asleep, then exact your revenge! Good luck in the competition.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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Interesting. Your "feelings" poem is about a complete lack of feelings! Wait until he's asleep, then exact your revenge! Good luck in the competition.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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Exactly, Michael. The ultimate extreme of feelings, yes?
Comment from charlyann
Wonderfully done, right on prompt, honest, worn on the sleeve, the look of this poem is stunning, it's intelligent and well written, very well done and good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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Wonderfully done, right on prompt, honest, worn on the sleeve, the look of this poem is stunning, it's intelligent and well written, very well done and good luck in the contest
Comment Written 13-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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thank you so much charlyann! Always good to stretch, yes?
Comment from reconciled
My God...whoever is sleeping with you...better sleep light huh?......-smile- this has got to be a girl...i recognize the writing....lol Exceptional write of the dangerous, deviant mind of a wroth woman.....scary scary stuff. love you Michael
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My God...whoever is sleeping with you...better sleep light huh?......-smile- this has got to be a girl...i recognize the writing....lol Exceptional write of the dangerous, deviant mind of a wroth woman.....scary scary stuff. love you Michael
Comment Written 13-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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better believe it dear! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
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Alright....stop it....that's enough ....for real....K Hey your not mad at me....right?
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You'd better hope not hunny bunny! :)
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I just voted for ya.....k? lol
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I just voted for ya.....k? lol
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oh well, in that case, you're forgiven!
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Thank God.... K get some rest ...I'm worried about you...-smile-
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Comment from Papabearua
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Your work definitely comes from a woman scorned who is hell bent on revenge.
The first stanza sets the mood for the entire work and the color scheme of black and white drive it home.
The last two stanzas, with their warnings, are ominous.
Very well written.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2013
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Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Your work definitely comes from a woman scorned who is hell bent on revenge.
The first stanza sets the mood for the entire work and the color scheme of black and white drive it home.
The last two stanzas, with their warnings, are ominous.
Very well written.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2013
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Wow! thank you SOOOO MUCH Papabearua! I so appreciate your special '6'. So many people are afraid of writing "dark". I look upon it as a great emotional and writing exercise. Bless you for your detailed reading and understanding!