The Chessmen's Jigsaw

The chessmen, as it's raining,
and they're tired of games of chess,
decide to do a jigsaw:
they soon sort out from the mess
of pieces spread out everywhere
those few that form the frame.
“We're good at this,” one white pawn says.
“We're sure to win the game.”

“It's not a game of win or lose,”
a bishop soon explains.
“It's more a game of observation – 
using eyes and brains.”
“Or, in your case,” a black pawn jokes,
his face one wicked grin,
“you'll have to do without the brains.”
And so the taunts begin,

as well as minor squabbles,
such as, “Bags I do the sky!”
which, unusually for jigsaws,
is the easy part, that's why!
Before too long, the pawns are gone
to play computer-chess.
And who is left to puzzle on?
I'll leave that for you to guess!

Some hints and clues: this Sunday,
if you're seeking pause for thought,
you'll find at least one bishop's
made his sermon rather short;
one king and queen skipped breakfast,
as did one knight and rook,
and who's that lying down so
he can have a closer look …?

© Celia Warren 2015

This is the 28th adventure of the chessmen. To catch up on their previous adventures, click the links below. If you want to find out more about them and their book, have a look at my 'About' page.

The Chessmen's Holiday

Chessmen in the Garden

Fool's Mate

Wedding on the Chessboard

Secret Moves

Chessmen at the Zoo

King Fishers

The Artist

Two Bishops in Bed

RIP (TNT) 

A Drive in the Country

Singing in the Shower?

A Dalek on the Chessboard

Carol Singers

The Pawns' Football Match

The Bishop's Nightmare

Letting Off Steam  

Chessmen at the Seaside

The Chessmen Abroad

The Black King's Hobby

Damage Limitation

The Bishop's Train

In the Post

Merry Christmas

A Family Gathering

The Chessmen Keep Warm

and

Strictly Chessmen.

NOTE: This is my 1570th blip, which means that just under 2% involve chessmen! :-)