Someone said long ago, "vedi Napoli e poi morire" (you need to see Naples before dying) so I would say "vedi tutti le mio amici primo de morire" (I need to see first all my friends before dying)
For the time being the game ended in remis.

with a bear hug
Georg

Belle, since I am reading this two days after you published it, you now know that our friend Georg is home. I know this special message of love and compassion for him will aid his healing. May peace and love be always with my dear friend. Jon Michael

Anxiously waiting for word Belle..may it come soon, I pray with you~
Christine

A loving tribute to a fine man. Georg will have so much to enjiy when he rejoins us.

He is surely no Pawn. No, not a Pawn-- irrelevant.
He is a Bishop. He slides diagonally across our minds--penetrates our thoughts.
He is a Rook. A Castle, forthrightly plunging straight into subjects, no matter how daunting.
But he is no Pawn-- spent to make way for royalty.
He is then, a Knight. Moving his "L"-shaped philosophies to counter our poetical movements.
He is both Queen and King. He moves in every direction--moves us in every way, come witty, weird, warm-hearted, or warriorly.
He moves one step at a time. He moves us line-by-line.
And he is no Pawn-- falling friendless-- side-stepping foe.
No, not a Pawn, but a Chess-mate of God.

Play On! --Charlie

I trust that your heartfelt prayer and thoughts will not go unheard. I add my prayer and best wishes to a truly remarkable friend.

God bless you, Kathy

In solidarity, Belle.
How could Georg not be well with so much love and support and healing flowing his way?

John

Darlin Belle, if ever there was a reason for Georg to further need the will to live, then this would be it. Such a beautiful, felt profession of soul-deep friendship and appreciation; of care, concern and constant watchfulness on his behalf. Right here, right now, he will be smiling in his drowse aware that his beautiful Red Queen is facing up to The Master on his behalf - and he will trust her with his game. Sincere and wholly meant. Standing with you in this, Kate xx

Belle,
You are so right, I have been sending healing energy ever since I heard, I am sure that Georg feels the energy from all his friends here on the Den..I love the fact that you used the chess board in this poem, very good analogy..

Love you Belle,
Peace and light,
Amber

Nice words for Georg. He certainly is missed around these parts.

Peace,
Dayvid

May the Lord see fit to let us have Georg for a while longer.
Lovely Belle.

~W~

Beautiful tribute paid to your friend.



GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS
TONY

i, too, have been away, la belle. what has happened to our charming rascal?
carolyn

this is so lovely-well expressed words for our friend

A beautiful message to Georg La Belle.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Kindly stated, May the Chess Buddy be listening. Dick

A caring and kind write from the heart for our old friend and comrade...
fee

Very beautiful and heartfelt.

Donna

VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS GEORG MATEOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

I've been away so I've missed the news of Georg. He has been so supportive of me so I hope to hear from him soon.

Sweet words for a sweet rascal.

A most heartfelt tribute, La Belle. I hope we hear from him again very soon.