Checkmate Love

" For the Infinite Words contest "

Scent of your aftershave

cologne lingers on my clothes.

Snow cascades upon

the ground,

Looks like peppermint

snowflakes dancing in

a snowglobe.

If life was like a

chessboard you'd

be the King and I'd

be the Queen of hearts,

Make your move upon

the board you've won Checkmate!

Copyright Kindred poet / Benita Staebell  McCartney

Author's Note

This is for a contest. The theme is new beginnings.
The words that were provided are:

Snow globe
Aftershave
Peppermint
Chessboard
Towels


I didn't use Towels


But I used the rest.

I am hoping I did this right this is my
attempt for a poem for this contest.

Reviews

[ANTO]

This had a great flow Benita and a complete theme - I dunno how towels would have sat well here anyway.
as an aside - I can't read 'Queen of Hearts' without a voice in my head saying 'Off with her head!!" lol
sorry Benita
Fine effort - good luck in the contest

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

I was just speaking like Cards and bring it to life but meant like one with a loving heart almost the same but not the off with her head part LOL... Thank you I have my right wrist healing just had ice pack on it. I really appreciate your review and comments. Merry Christmas. Benita

[Confuser]

I loved it and had no idea it was a contest; something very difficult for me, to be prompting to write. Wonderful job and interesting theme. From aftershave to checkmate; pretty fast there Benita! I enjoyed it. Thank.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank you I am pleased that you liked this piece. I appreciate your review and comments. I usually have music going and shut out the nose and focus in on the words if you get writers block rhyming the words is good for that does wonders. Blessings. Benita

[Confuser]

You welcome. Merry Christmas!

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Merry Christmas to you as well hope you and have a blessed season with Jesus and your family :)

[Confuser]

Thank you and we are all so blessed!

[Fran Marie]

A lovely romantic piece beautifully crafted with great use of the words..nice work..

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank you I am pleased that you liked this piece. I appreciate your review and comments. I will come an review and Comment on your work Wednesday or Thursday Thank you again. Blessings. Benita

[Fran Marie]

You're welcome

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank you I am taking a break from online been writing too much and typing
too much my right wrist is hurting have Icy hot on it and it is in a Ace bandage. I am hoping things don't pile up as for as messages in that. I will review and comment your work and 2 others when I get back please keep me in your prayers. Take care. Benita

[wordman]

and the king swiftly moves in and collects his prize ,checkmate

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank you I am pleased that you liked this piece. I appreciate your review and comments. Blessings. Benita

[wordman]

you are welcome

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I love the peppermint snowflakes and the king and queen of hearts… you met the challenge with a wonderfully romantic poem.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank you I am pleased that you liked this piece. I appreciate your review and comments. Blessings. Benita