Finish the story begins with: “They say that life is a game of chess…”
Well mine is. It’s about manoeuvring, out manoeuvring, being manoeuvred, and finally not falling overboard and drowning.
Marriage can be like that. A game of chess with sheep stations up for grabs especially when the two involved are competitive.
Though in my case it was more a matter of staying viable long enough to not get check mated daily and taking stock of the possibilities of living to play another day, even when I knew it was all about being the whipping post with all the moves stacked against me.
But one day I did win. A moral victory is the sweetest kind. Not only did I win but what might have been a stalemate turned decisively my way in an instant.
Now days I play simply for the fun.
Written for: http://mondaysfinishthestory.wordpress.com/2014/12/15/mondays-finish-the-story-december-15th-2014/
Morpethroad 
Sweet victory, indeed!
Thank you Mandy it certainly was.
Those swift moves that turn the tables….ahhh! Good story! Thank you for participating! I hope that you will take part next week as well! 🙂 Be well! ^..^
Thanks Barb, I look forward to it.
I look forward to what you come up with! 🙂
Glad there was a much-needed victory. Good and well-written story Summer. Happy endings are the best kind. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thank you Suzanne I appreciate your comment. Michael.
Check mate of the sweetest kind my friend.
Thank you so much Jenny.
I’m glad he finally got his victory! It sounds like he deserved it.
Thank you , I agree i think he did too.
The long road to victory. Well written!
Thank you Caerlynn, that’s a lovely comment to make.
Only the strong survive. Very articulate.
DJ
Thanks DJ, have a good day.
Well written and enjoy your approach to the chess board.
Thank you Susan. Have a good day.