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Read MoreChess in the afternoon glare, each square a kingdom. Sunlight leans over the board like an irritated instructor. A broken speaker coughs Coltrane into couch cushions and shag carpet. My back aches from time and miles. She sits across...
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Thanks, my friend.
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There are so many layers to this. It’s almost a sultry piece of music accompanied by chess…not the other way around. This is definitely a multiple read piece 😊
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tHANK YOU
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Read MoreThe velvet is a heavy shroud, tasting of dust and secrets. I am a ghost in a metal skin, bound by leather, silenced by a sphere of red rubber. Behind me, the rhythmic hum of a tender hand presses...
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Every sentence you started out with description that keeps you with them. Very intentional. Like this piece
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Thank you, Fia. I was trying my best not to be too explicit.
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Powerfully penned, Kay. Incredible write my friend with amazing imagery. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thank you, Damian.
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I actually felt this!
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Thank you, XXX
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hello lovely Kay this is creamy essence you are a gifted writer I loved this ❤️
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Thank you, Crimsin *blushing
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Powerfully penned, Brenda. Amazing write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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good afternoon dearest Damian thank you graciously ❤️
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Brilliantly penned, Thomas. Into the book it belongs! Excellent write with incredible storytelling and amazing imagery my friend. Dig the jazz references and the mention of Coltrane & Parker along with your use of chess terminology. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
Damian