The Game in Town
The sun was reigning high in the sky
Kings and knights gathered on the beach
Queens and ladies prepared for the event
All the peons were in position already
It was a fine day, full of promise
Conditions were right, the wind just right
"What a fine day", said the knight in silver
"A day to remember" replied the knight in blue
Like a game of chess, the event began
Strategic movements, tactical plays
The crowd was pleased, so were the players
"We have not had such a day here since ... 1999"
The king was eager to see results, the kingdom fame was at stake
Hour by hour, the game intensified
Much contact was made, most non committal
"It's too early to commit, too late to change strategy", admitted Deborah
"Stick to your goals and you shall prevail", advised Diana
Diana's word carried much weight, unlike her voice
Sweet, young, beautiful and rich, she was many players' choice
"Oh how I miss, 02", declared Nicholas
"007 is a much better choice" said Andrea
"No, silly, the year" said Diana
Andrea was a fine player, full of assets
but low on gas, and poor in other departments
Many hours later, the event came to a close
Bargains were reached, promises made
Commitments for the night, if conditions proved right
The beach felt deserted
Night fell upon the town
The center came alive
In bars and in bistros, commitments were kept
promises betrayed, anticipations realised
"Why are you in this game" asked the undercover reporter
"Cause it's the only game that counts", replied the daughter of the king
Kings and queens, knights and ladies, we are all here, because here is the place
The summer resort, somewhere in the global beach, was alight with noise
Who cares about the winter, when summer is so glorious
Who cares about losing, when winning is so grand
Who cares about anything, when life is being lived
This was a day and a night in a village near a warm sea
The sea of life
The ocean of hopes
The sky of pleasure
The game of love
Written: August 2005
