Reggae: The Rape of Smaug
Penny Reel, International Times, 31 May 1973
WHITE MAKES his move. Black makes his move. White moves and Black reciprocates. Black moves and White reciprocates. The players perpetuate the game for the payoff, and the circle completes itself irrevocÂably.
Total word count of piece: 2105
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