A Game of Kings
Share A Story In A Poem Contest Entry45 total reviews
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
This is a masterpiece of wit and whimsy--what a clever theme! Wrought in excellent rhythm and rhyme. One-of-a-kind--this surely must win the contest! Cheers. LIZ
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This is a masterpiece of wit and whimsy--what a clever theme! Wrought in excellent rhythm and rhyme. One-of-a-kind--this surely must win the contest! Cheers. LIZ
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Thank you for the fantastic review and gracious sixer, Liz. I really appreciate the kind comments and glowing stars. Have yourself a wonderful day and thank you again.
Ron
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, another stunning epic poem by this gifted and articulate wordsmith - I find his talent in these epic writes lever and captivating. This is in perfect compliance with the prompt, again as usual - my best wishes in the contest, and again, as usual...
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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In my opinion, another stunning epic poem by this gifted and articulate wordsmith - I find his talent in these epic writes lever and captivating. This is in perfect compliance with the prompt, again as usual - my best wishes in the contest, and again, as usual...
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Wow, thank you so much for the gracious review, Eve. I dearly appreciate the giant sixer and such kind comments. I'm glad you like my little offerings and notice how much work goes into them. I hope you have yourself a wonderful day and thank you again.
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Ron
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You are very welcome indeed, Ron, a superb read...Eve
Comment from rosehill (Wendy)
Well done in the story, the rhyme, the meter, the word play, and such fun to read. I enjoyed the entirety, having both lost and won many a game of Sorry, I appreciate the mix of luck and gamesmanship involved. This was a delightful offering from your clever mind.- Wendy
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Well done in the story, the rhyme, the meter, the word play, and such fun to read. I enjoyed the entirety, having both lost and won many a game of Sorry, I appreciate the mix of luck and gamesmanship involved. This was a delightful offering from your clever mind.- Wendy
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Thank you for the fantastic review, Wendy. Lol. Yes, I've won and lost many games of Sorry myself. I just thought it would be hilarious to have kings battle it out for their kingdoms over something as ridiculous as a Sorry game. Lol. I'm glad you liked the piece, Wendy. Thank you again.
Ron
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Hilarious, Don, but oh what a delightful meter and rhyme you carry the reader through with!! Now that I'm finished I still can't get this perfect image of two older gents at a table engaged in such fierce Sorry battle - I just wanna keep on humming your tune - lol! ;) Your use of the fun game (that so many young folks have no idea what it even is!!) to create your 'battlefield' and serve in your 'word play' is so very well done - loved it! ;) Thanx so much for this masterpiece, sir -- you deserve all the Sorry accolades you can gather (wink, wink)! ;) ;) Yvette
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Hilarious, Don, but oh what a delightful meter and rhyme you carry the reader through with!! Now that I'm finished I still can't get this perfect image of two older gents at a table engaged in such fierce Sorry battle - I just wanna keep on humming your tune - lol! ;) Your use of the fun game (that so many young folks have no idea what it even is!!) to create your 'battlefield' and serve in your 'word play' is so very well done - loved it! ;) Thanx so much for this masterpiece, sir -- you deserve all the Sorry accolades you can gather (wink, wink)! ;) ;) Yvette
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Lol. Thank you so much, Yvette. Yeah, I thought it would be hilarious to have them fighting for their kingdoms with something as ridiculous as a Sorry game. Lol. I figured the young folk on here wouldn't have a clue. That's why I gave all the author notes explaining the game. I really appreciate the gracious stars and comments, Yvette. Thank you again.
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Ron
Comment from Pantygynt
The story is told in faultless iambic tetrameter with alternate rhyme. the game itself, with rules detailed in the note was easily followed. It seems somewhat similar to the English game of Ludo, though that is played with dice rather than cards. There is a particularly fiendish variation of it, popular in the Royal Navy, under the name of 'Uckers'.
The significance, if any, of the names of the two contestants here, Dryden and Prescott were, I'm afraid, lost on me, possibly because I am English! I googled them without result. Nevertheless I found the story interesting and, despite its length was never once tempted to discard it before finishing the read.
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The story is told in faultless iambic tetrameter with alternate rhyme. the game itself, with rules detailed in the note was easily followed. It seems somewhat similar to the English game of Ludo, though that is played with dice rather than cards. There is a particularly fiendish variation of it, popular in the Royal Navy, under the name of 'Uckers'.
The significance, if any, of the names of the two contestants here, Dryden and Prescott were, I'm afraid, lost on me, possibly because I am English! I googled them without result. Nevertheless I found the story interesting and, despite its length was never once tempted to discard it before finishing the read.
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Thank you for the great review, Pantygynt. The names were just names I came up with for the story. I'm sure there's numerous variations of this game all over. I just wanted something outrageously ridiculous for them to play for kingdoms. Lol. I really appreciate the generous stars, friend. I'm glad you liked and made it all the way through this lengthy piece. It was a bit wordy, I'll admit. Have a great day.
Ron
Comment from Margaret Bednar
This was one of my favorite games to play as a kid - I think I'm going to buy it for this summer. I adore the rhyme, the storytelling, just everything! I have no 'con".
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This was one of my favorite games to play as a kid - I think I'm going to buy it for this summer. I adore the rhyme, the storytelling, just everything! I have no 'con".
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Thank you for the great review and generous stars, Margaret. Yes, I loved it too. I'm glad you liked this silly piece. Have a wonderful day.
Ron
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
What a fun poem of two kings thrashing it out in this game of Sorry! Very creative of you. I have never heard of the game, but I'm going to look for it on Amazon as it sounds a great one to play at Christmas. You've created a fabulous story in a poem, Dragonskulls, and I really enjoyed reading it. :)) Sandra xxx
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What a fun poem of two kings thrashing it out in this game of Sorry! Very creative of you. I have never heard of the game, but I'm going to look for it on Amazon as it sounds a great one to play at Christmas. You've created a fabulous story in a poem, Dragonskulls, and I really enjoyed reading it. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Thank you for the fantastic review, Sandra. Yes, it's fun game to play with family. I've played it a lot growing up. I really appreciate the generous stars. I'm glad you liked the piece.
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Ron
Comment from Ben1
That was a fun, creative, and interesting read. I like your uniqueness to this poem have two fantasy kings battle it out on the game board. But he did not play checkers or chess, they played sorry which added even more to the uniqueness. I don't generally enjoy long poems but this one I enjoyed thoroughly. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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That was a fun, creative, and interesting read. I like your uniqueness to this poem have two fantasy kings battle it out on the game board. But he did not play checkers or chess, they played sorry which added even more to the uniqueness. I don't generally enjoy long poems but this one I enjoyed thoroughly. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 10-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Thank you for the excellent review and the huge sixer, Ben. Yeah, I wanted them to fight for their kingdoms with something overly ridiculous. Plus, because I wanted to use the last line. Lol. I'm glad you liked the piece, friend. Thank you again, Ben
Ron
Comment from Willie P. Smith
This is a long and excellently rhymed poem. The story is clearly understood and entertaining. I got carried away in the story, so if there were any corrections, I sure didn't see them. Very good work.
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This is a long and excellently rhymed poem. The story is clearly understood and entertaining. I got carried away in the story, so if there were any corrections, I sure didn't see them. Very good work.
Comment Written 09-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Thank you for the fantastic review and the giant sixer, Willie. I really appreciate the generous rating and comments, friend. I'm glad you liked this lengthy piece. Have a great day.
Ron
Comment from January L'Angelle
I've never played the game of "Sorry" it sounds like a fun game, with twists and turns to it. I like that the two kings battled their kingdoms by playing "Sorry" that was clever. Well penned. -January L.
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I've never played the game of "Sorry" it sounds like a fun game, with twists and turns to it. I like that the two kings battled their kingdoms by playing "Sorry" that was clever. Well penned. -January L.
Comment Written 09-May-2020
reply by the author on 10-May-2020
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Thank you for the great review, January. Yes, I had fun playing Sorry while growing up. I really appreciate the gracious stars. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
Ron
