RIP (TNT*)

The poor white queen's in mourning.
Oh, share her sorry state!
Her king lies on the chessboard
On his side; he died; check mate.

But, soon, the queen's herself again;
Every time the same:
From death her king's recovered,
Ready for another game!

*Till Next Time

poem © Celia Warren 2011

This is the latest in a series of adventures of my chessmen. Catch up with previous adventures here:

The Chessmen's Holiday

Chessmen in the Garden

Fool's Mate

Wedding on the Chessboard

Secret Moves

Chessmen at the Zoo

Gone Fishing

The Artist

Two Bishops in Bed