February 2, 2009

Battle Between Men

Two elderly men sit engrossed in silence.
A quick motion from the first’s arm. A light clank.
“Hmmm” escapes the second’s pursed lips.
Moment of hesitation then he flicks his wrist. A soft clink.
The first’s furrowed eyebrows crease his forehead.
His hand outstretches in exaggerated movement.
A dull thud of a wooden figurine.
Checkmate.

Done the days' homework,
~Chiko.

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