The Knight Before Chessmas

The Knight Before Chessmas

T’was the Knight before Chessmas, and all round the site,

not a troll was stirring, not one forum fight.

The mockings were done, with fun in their minds,

not one forum poster has shown their behinds.

The chess nerds were all tucked away in their beds,

while visions of checkmates danced in their heads.

And Trev’s mom in her teddy sat on my lap,

I knew I was to be active and not take a nap.

When in the chess forum there arose such a fight fest,

over the stupidest question, it gave me such unrest.

About which chess set is best.

They talked sets made of plastic, sets made of stone,

sets made of glass and even made from bone.

They argued ad nauseam why their set was the best.

About the weight and feel and why they passed their test.

Only three out of nineteen posters, promoted sets made from wood.

What with the deforestation, the carbon footprint was not good.

I sulked down in disgust, as no one metioned Jaques of London.

When Forum Mod came, and then the thread was done.

Forum Mod set us straight about such a fight.

He said, “Merry Chessmas to all, and to all a wood Knight.”



Chess poem by Art Watts

@gambrel said
The Knight Before Chessmas

T’was the Knight before Chessmas, and all round the site,

not a troll was stirring, not one forum fight.

The mockings were done, with fun in their minds,

not one forum poster has shown their behinds.

The chess nerds were all tucked away in their beds,

while visions of checkmates danced in their heads.

And Trev’s mom in her teddy ...[text shortened]... fight.

He said, “Merry Chessmas to all, and to all a wood Knight.”



Chess poem by Art Watts

@very-rusty said
Well Done, wish I could give you 10 thumbs up for that one.

I as you know don't give many thumbs up during the year. 😉

Merry Christmas my old friend, all the best in the New Year.

Stay Safe!

-VR

@Gambrel

Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year, Art.

@Torunn
Merry Christmas Lollie

@gambrel said
@Torunn
Merry Christmas Lollie

Awesome 👍

@gambrel said
Thank you Rusty. I wrote it 10 years ago.
Susan Polgar liked it too.
Merry Christmas and God bless

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@gambrel said
The Knight Before Chessmas

T’was the Knight before Chessmas, and all round the site,

not a troll was stirring, not one forum fight.

The mockings were done, with fun in their minds,

not one forum poster has shown their behinds.

The chess nerds were all tucked away in their beds,

while visions of checkmates danced in their heads.

And Trev’s mom in her teddy ...[text shortened]... fight.

He said, “Merry Chessmas to all, and to all a wood Knight.”



Chess poem by Art Watts

@bigdoggproblem said
10 years, you say.

Is Trev's Mom as feisty as ever?

@trev33 said
She's still waiting for her royalties.

@bigdoggproblem said
10 years, you say.

Is Trev's Mom as feisty as ever?