Universal Chess (poem) by Leland Waldrip on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on January 9, 2005

If my life depended on chess I'd have been checkmated just after I lost my 19 billionth brain cell at 19. Other than that it's a good anology.

Ron

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

Reviewed on January 7, 2005

don't know how to play the game of chess
(might explain a couple of things)
but my boys play...reading your poem still i'm able to latch on to the message.....great job

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on January 7, 2005

Composed to define the "Universal Chess". This poem strikes deep thoughts, and delivers a wise message.

Healthy Thoughts.

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by M.Bennett Hooper (Mikii)

Reviewed on January 7, 2005

I really identify with that last verse Leland tis very difficult to know the role and accept our fate (writers block) during this game of life. lol Truly I can identify with the finer points of this excellent piece. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year. "M"

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on January 7, 2005

It's always a special treat Leland when you post..and for me you don't do it nearly enough!
I however don't do Chess..but I've watched many a game..I've seen some that would just throw down their pieces..but I've seen some that would have fought to the death..it's just a game..just like life.
It was great reading you again!

Lisa

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on January 6, 2005

Only Andy will cheat to win ANY game....lol...even cricket!!

Happy New Year Dear One!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on January 6, 2005

Great premise if you can do it Leland. Not everyone can.
Good to read you. Always fascinating poetry from you.;-)
Love, Eileen

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on January 6, 2005

Excellent!

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on January 6, 2005

happy new L. Thanks for your donation to my funny bank. great chess piece here, my feelings exactly. it seems as though we were never meant to win. of course this is true in real chess when you play the computer. it always beats the crap out of me. I never take it serious though, just like I don't take this chess game of life that serious. just serious enough to take care of business. things aren't as bad as people think. your move. G

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

Reviewed on January 6, 2005

Drop pieces and leave without guilt.

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on January 6, 2005

Naa, I always cheat at chess..