Of Chess and Partnership
I see now, playing got us where we are today...26 total reviews
Comment from Rachelle Allen
This was just lovely, and I liked the analogy a lot. And the subtle humor, as well. Your meter was lilting and consistent, and I loved the alternating black and white font. Nice photograph, too. No wonder you did so well in the contest! Congratulations to you!
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019
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This was just lovely, and I liked the analogy a lot. And the subtle humor, as well. Your meter was lilting and consistent, and I loved the alternating black and white font. Nice photograph, too. No wonder you did so well in the contest! Congratulations to you!
Comment Written 07-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019
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Thanx again, Rachelle, for stopping in -- great to hear from you twice in a day!! :) ;) Remember to come around more often, ma'am! :) ;) Have a wonderful weekend! :) ;)
Comment from Dawn Munro
Wow, I missed this one for some reason. I'm glad it won because the notification made me check, so I DIDN'T miss it completely. It's wonderful, Yvette, the message one that warms my heart, and surely does for anyone who reads it.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2019
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Wow, I missed this one for some reason. I'm glad it won because the notification made me check, so I DIDN'T miss it completely. It's wonderful, Yvette, the message one that warms my heart, and surely does for anyone who reads it.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2019
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So glad you enjoyed, Dawn -- I am not a 'mushy, lovey-dovey' kinda person so I usually don't do love poems, but this is what my muse decided worked for this contest....weird, kinda like the author! :) ;) Thanx for the review! :) ;) Yvette
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No, I disagree. Not weird at all. (But maybe 'cause I'm weird??? LOL)
Comment from poetwatch
You are so right in saying that a partner is for a lifetime. Now-a-days it just the one night stand and thank you (mam?). :0 I glad you found your soulmate. I also have mine and wouldn't trade her for the world. Good and true Love Poem. I'm late, I know, no computer.
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2019
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You are so right in saying that a partner is for a lifetime. Now-a-days it just the one night stand and thank you (mam?). :0 I glad you found your soulmate. I also have mine and wouldn't trade her for the world. Good and true Love Poem. I'm late, I know, no computer.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2019
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Never too late for a friend to drop by, Jose -- you know you are welcome any time!! :) ;) It is good to hear from you and these lovely stars are just a bonus! :) So glad to hear you believe in a forever as well -- been a bumpy ride at times, but we're hanging in there together! :) Tell your other half hello from over here in Alabama! :) ;) Yvette
Comment from trimple
Hello there, Y.M Roger
This is such a lovely poem. I very much enjoyed your game of chess being likened to the intimacy between you and your partner and the dynamic of family life.
Said with such quiet and yet this came across so well.
It seems that 'chess' is being written about quite alot these last few days. Myself included. lol
Very enjoyable.
kind regards
trimple :)
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2019
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Hello there, Y.M Roger
This is such a lovely poem. I very much enjoyed your game of chess being likened to the intimacy between you and your partner and the dynamic of family life.
Said with such quiet and yet this came across so well.
It seems that 'chess' is being written about quite alot these last few days. Myself included. lol
Very enjoyable.
kind regards
trimple :)
Comment Written 29-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2019
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Thanx so much, Tracey -- glad that you enjoyed! :) :) Feel free to stop by anytime, and have a great Tuesday! :) ;) Yvette
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Will do.
I've just entered your double dribble contest :)
Comment from Connie Frazier
I love how it reads like a conversation you're having with yourself - no big deal, but in reality it's a well-constructed poem complete with rhyme and well-formed stanzas. This is terrific. Six stars!
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2019
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I love how it reads like a conversation you're having with yourself - no big deal, but in reality it's a well-constructed poem complete with rhyme and well-formed stanzas. This is terrific. Six stars!
Comment Written 28-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2019
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Wow, Connie!! You just made my Monday 100% better! :) ;) Your wonderful comments and reviewing time are so very appreciated! :) ;) You be sure to have a wonderful week ahead!! :) ;) Yvette :)
Comment from meeshu
this one got to me, for the truths you tell, the tie-in with chess and theboldness of it. Cyndy loved it too, you spoke to us. outstanding piece, Vette.
remember: Don't surround yourself with yourself...............g&c.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2019
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this one got to me, for the truths you tell, the tie-in with chess and theboldness of it. Cyndy loved it too, you spoke to us. outstanding piece, Vette.
remember: Don't surround yourself with yourself...............g&c.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2019
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Wow! So glad this spoke to the both of you...it's kindof the 'not so romatic's' approach to a love poem. :) Seriously, I usually skip the 'Love Poem' Contests cuz mushy is not me (lol!), but the thought of something like this had been rattling around in my head since I decided not to enter, so I sat down this past Tuesday night (David was out of town all week on business so there was much more of 'just me' time!!) and this is what came out of the pencil...LOL! :) ;) Like I've told a couple others, I'm really not even sure it's a real love poem, but it is for me....and I'm thrilled that the two of you could relate!! :) ;) The chess thing? It honestly hadn't even entered my thoughts until I put pencil to paper and it literally just appeared/worked! :) I'll just call it another blonde moment... :) ;) ;) Thanx to the both of you for your wonderful encouragement! :) :) Vette
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Cyndy and I agree, this poem says simply: "I'd rather be with you." and that says it all.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This is superbly done! The title did throw me off a bit, but what I got was more than what I anticipated. You wrote a very original, and unique perspective, to a successful long term partnership. The flow, the rhymes are all excellent. But what was really superfluous was, the private tender message of love, and how it changes throughout time. Using chess as a metaphor, and I assume, a real past time between you two is wonderfully portrayed in this loving poem. This is worth a sixer, that's for sure! I love your Author's notes as well. It is informative and something worth pondering. You are fortunate to have such a beautiful relationship of many years. Thanks for sharing.
Take care, Jesse
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2019
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This is superbly done! The title did throw me off a bit, but what I got was more than what I anticipated. You wrote a very original, and unique perspective, to a successful long term partnership. The flow, the rhymes are all excellent. But what was really superfluous was, the private tender message of love, and how it changes throughout time. Using chess as a metaphor, and I assume, a real past time between you two is wonderfully portrayed in this loving poem. This is worth a sixer, that's for sure! I love your Author's notes as well. It is informative and something worth pondering. You are fortunate to have such a beautiful relationship of many years. Thanks for sharing.
Take care, Jesse
Comment Written 26-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2019
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Oh, Jesse, thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU! :) ;) You have put a big smile on this face to wrap up a very, VERY long week -- you are awesome! :) :) You know, I usually skip these 'Love Poem' contests just cuz I don't really speak that language (mushy, flowers, etc) .... in fact, I'm not really sure this fits the traditional 'Love Poem', but here it is! :) :) Thank you for your wonderful comments and those wonderful stars, sir -- and you be sure to have an awesome remainder of the weekend! :) Yvette
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Hi Yvette
I thought you spoke the language of love in a realistic, tender, and honest fashion. A refreshing change from the usual 'mushy, flowers, etc.' I'm so glad I put a smile on your face today. May it last the whole weekend long!
Jesse
Comment from royowen
I can see where you're coming from Yvette, yes indeed, there's a difference with the meaning of love when older, (physical need is not love, that can assuaged anywhere, (not advisable of course) these love poems are really about emotion,I like the Greek for love, up to six different words, agape of course being the true definition. Well done Yvette, beautufully written, rhymed and smoothly articulte, blessjngs, Roy
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2019
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I can see where you're coming from Yvette, yes indeed, there's a difference with the meaning of love when older, (physical need is not love, that can assuaged anywhere, (not advisable of course) these love poems are really about emotion,I like the Greek for love, up to six different words, agape of course being the true definition. Well done Yvette, beautufully written, rhymed and smoothly articulte, blessjngs, Roy
Comment Written 26-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2019
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Thanx so much for your review, Roy -- glad you enjoyed! :) ;) I usually avoid 'Love Poem' contests cuz I don't really have a 'mushy' bone in my entire body (good thing, huh? -- LOL!) but after days of what I could possibly write was clinking around in the back of my mind, this is what came out of the pencil a few nights ago....guess it's questionable as to whether or not it's a love poem, but it is what it is -- LOL! :) ;) :) You and your wife enjoy each other for the remainder of the weekend! :) ;) Yvette
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I think it's wide ranging, the ancient Greeks thought so, heh heh, I'm a bit soppy with my kids, wife and grands however.
Comment from dragonpoet
This is the story of most good marriages. The bond is there even if the sex is less frequent. It just means more. I like the chess metaphor. Especially check the king.
Mate would work too.
Keep writing
Enjoy your weekend
Joan
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2019
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This is the story of most good marriages. The bond is there even if the sex is less frequent. It just means more. I like the chess metaphor. Especially check the king.
Mate would work too.
Keep writing
Enjoy your weekend
Joan
Comment Written 26-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2019
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Thanx so much for your review, Joan -- glad you enjoyed! :) ;) I usually avoid 'Love Poem' contests cuz I don't really have a 'mushy' bone in my entire body (LOL!) but after days of what I could write was clinking around in the back of my mind, this is what came out of the pencil a few nights ago....guess it's questionable as to whether or not it's a love poem, but it is what it is -- LOL! :) ;) The chess idea was fun to work with -- it's good to know it worked for you, too! :) Yvette
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You're wlecome. I think it is because the love is still there.
Joan
Comment from aryr
Good luck in the Love Poem contest, Yvette. You are absolutely correct, this was entirely different from the title but it was great and I really appreciated the message it held as well as your narrative notes. It was comfortable to read and follow and I enjoyed the rhyme pattern.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2019
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Good luck in the Love Poem contest, Yvette. You are absolutely correct, this was entirely different from the title but it was great and I really appreciated the message it held as well as your narrative notes. It was comfortable to read and follow and I enjoyed the rhyme pattern.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2019
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Thanx so much for stopping by, aryr -- I do so appreciate your taking the time to do so! :) ;) You know, I usually avoid 'Love Poem' contests cuz I don't really have a 'mushy' bone in my entire body (LOL!) but after days of what I could write was clinking around in the back of my mind, this is what came out of the pencil a few nights ago....guess it's questionable as to whether or not it's a love poem, but it is what it is -- LOL! :) ;) Glad you enjoyed -- that is wonderful to here! :) Take care and have a wonderful remainder of the weekend! :) ;) Yvette
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You are so welcome Yvette, it was enjoyable and I felt it met the criteria.
