HELEN OF TROYA Poem by NeiL ArandAChess was my first passion before switching to poetry. Written in honor of women who play this sport.HELEN OF TROY I met a girl in Paris. A fine looking Greek she is. Hair as fair as white pieces A queen of her own fortress.
She sits across the board I spoke not a single word. For she took my breath away Forgot that I was there to play.
I’ve seen her flawlessly perform. She has some deadly moves. Calm and calculating She’ll distract you with her grooves.
A rare opponent she is With a killer enchanting look. Sitting across the bench A challenge I gladly took.
I've lost all sense of direction When I saw she’s a bombshell. She’s not just a goddess But a champ and master as well.
As we face off in next event I summoned all my confidence I knew she’s Caissa’s daughter With beauty, talent and cadence.
The moment of truth arrives Both of us on the final round. I waited anxiously on my seat, Contemplating the odds of defeat.
She paid me little attention Looking intently on the board Staring I basked at her features While my pawns are still in one accord.
With delicate crafty hands She conjured a battle plan. Opened with an aggressive stance Blunt her move while I can.
As I mounted a defensive line She sized me up with perceptive glance. I doubted my Stonewall plan Sicilian was my only chance !
With daring knight maneuver Coordinated bishop rook attack. Converging on my weakest square My king side almost collapsed.
Shell shock I came back to my senses. What a brilliant commander in chief. Regrouped, I quickly castled And breathe a sigh of relief.
As she pondered her next move I marveled at her elegant mood. So poised, even under pressure To her my kingdom, I gladly surrender.
Endgame ensued with just few pieces. Her onslaught I gallantly withstood. Only to succumb to her angelic glances A moved I don’t fully understood.
Facing such an immaculate opponent Focus and attention - impossible ! Though I came there to win Checkmate was - inevitable !
Conceding to a formidable supermodel A game etched forever in my mind. I gaze at her face one last time A close encounter of the Third Kind. by NeiL ArandA 11/19/13 Photo Courtesy by ChessCraft.blogspot.com ~ Women Chess Grandmaster Anna Sharevich of Belarus ELO Rating 2257
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