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Sarah and the Chess Piece Promenade The chessmen said in unison, "We really love to dance and we will take some drastic steps just to get the chance!" The bishop, most outspoken, related with a shout how all would court Terpsichore when no one was about. Continuing, the bishop told of how the lowly pawn takes one step, two steps at the most when someone's looking on. But when there's no one present, they dart like dragonflies with reels and jigs and brand new steps to everyone's surprise. The rooks, in silent splendor, move straightly for the crown but in moments of pure privacy, they really can get down! Four knights move quite precisely while engaged in solemn game. But left alone they tap their toes, all dancing just the same. The king and queen enjoy a waltz. They'll now and then gavotte. They have been known to jitterbug when the music gets too hot. "We clergy," spoke the bishop, "On the bias we do move but left to our own devices, we can really get in a groove!" One night, the house was dimly lit. Seemed everyone was gone. The chessmen said, "This is our chance, it's time to get it on!" And so they danced across the board. Square to square and more! They two-stepped, three-stepped, leapt and spun! Some fell right to the floor! They thought no one one was looking. They thought no one could hear. They thought the house was empty. They thought the coast was clear. But Sarah stole up secretly, keeping close to the wall. Then, peeking 'round the corner, Sarah saw it all! |
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