Charming Chess

Chess

I must confess

strangely fascinates me.

We first met when a carved set

Farewelled Sweden and travelled afar.

It arrived Down Under, early one Christmas

To this very day, it resides with me, don’t you fret…

I kindly showed my newly wed husband just how to play.

Without any apparent effort, he soundly defeated, me much to my dismay!

To this very day

I still adore Chess

But honestly must stress

I seldom win a game

All the same…

I wonder

Was he a quick learner

Or was I a brilliant teacher?

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Written for Chess: Wonderland Poetry Prompt Challenge Day 23