Pool or Chess – v4

I could almost see it

standing outside of myself

He prowled the room

Around the table

So intent, focused,

In the moment

Body bent, contorted

To make this shot

and the next, already planned

from angle and motion,

just enough to sink it -

Be ready

A miscue, a learned pause,

to reflect, to think

lick the new butt from the pack

light the spark, feel the heat

Laugh for effect

Through affable eyes

Work the table

Ball on ball

Smoke and music

Lean into the glass

Slide down the throat

Sly smile

Laugh at the banter

A Game, not so important

but for him, a challenge. a test

of will, control where he can

Easy on his feet

and in a crowd

Working the room

as he does, as he is

everyman and friend

comfortable confidante

Eight ball in corner pocket

… Sweet

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edited March 21, 2019

Pool or Chess – v4

(editing original

edited July 23, 2015

Pool or Chess – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/07/pool-or-chess-v3.html

(editing version 2)

edited February 1, 2014

Pool or Chess – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/02/pool-or-chess-v2.html

March 26, 2004

Pool or Chess

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2004/03/pool-or-chess.html

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