wickla2 Poetry (3)

Victory is tremendous,victory is sweet,
it brings optimism and confidence to anyone you meet.
The feel good factor is wonderful to enjoy,
it's positive for all ages,
be you Granddad, Girl or Boy.
Winning is what it's all about,
the icing on the cake,
being so calm and patient with every move you make.
A pressurised tactical battle or a slow positional grind,
driven on by self-belief, it's victory in the mind.
Taking part is well worth while,
encouraging and appealing,
but promote that pawn or set that trap,
and the result can be revealing.
Satisfying and rewarding so take a well earned bow,
forget the losses of the past;
the time to celebrate is now!

Silence descends,you could hear a pin drop,
the tournament commences,
all minds focused, thinking non stop.
Two hundred competitors, all wanting to win,
deserving of luck for the effort put in.
The set, board and clock are the tools of the trade,
the brain is the motivator to inspire a high grade.
The trendy, the eccentric, the odd and the nice,
play for the love of the game, it's their decision,it's their choice.
Chess embraces each individual, no matter what trait,
both patience and perseverance can seal one's own fate.
The strain on the faces is taking its toll,
some near defeat, others on a roll.
Some shattered, dejected, like a boxer gone nine rounds,
rapidly making moves in the hope they are sound.
The long hours of playing have been finally worthwhile,
though the loser not too happy, the winner grins and smiles!

Chess is for everyone all ages and race,
play it quickly or slow to suit one's own pace.
Chess has its advantages, there are many to show,
concentration and calculation, it helps the thought
process to flow.
Self esteem and team spirit can satisfy your pride,
inspirational and uplifting, playing from the black
or white side.
The acceptance of success and failure is part of everyday
life,
chess is no different either, we win, we lose, we strive.
Ecstatic in victory, dejected in defeat, both lead
to mixed emotions, driving the heart an extra beat.
Play as an individual in a tournament or as part of
a team,
focus your mind on every piece; follow that dream.
Your plan has been successful so rejoice and sing,
mission accomplished, checkmate to the King!