Chastened Chess Player (Limerick)

When I learn a new word, I sometimes feel compelled to use it in a limerick:

At chess, he is far from adept;
He’s slow-moving, sloppy, inept.
Many call him a patzer;
An apt term at that, sir.
When he gave up the game, no one wept.

(Today, July 20th, is International Chess Day.)

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2 Responses to “Chastened Chess Player (Limerick)”

  1. Sjaan VandenBroeder says:

    I’m glad to learn “patzer” beyond knowing it as a surname.

    Here’s my new word-of-the-month for what it’s wrth:

    The word “pwn” — one pronounces it “pone” —
    Stroke of luck, this, for now I condone,
    Doing just as I please,
    With my typewriter keys,
    As I make up new words of my own!