Deep River

Deep River

Share this post

Deep River
Deep River
Invisible Chess Board

Invisible Chess Board

Or... you made the rules.

Michael Bojarski's avatar
Michael Bojarski
Mar 19, 2025
∙ Paid
2

Share this post

Deep River
Deep River
Invisible Chess Board
Share
white ceramic animal figurine on black table
Photo by Hassan Pasha on Unsplash

“The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.” Socrates

From where I stand,
Each move unfolds upon invisible squares—
A game where pieces shift with every word,
Every silence, every choice.

I once believed reputation merely echoed.
The afterthought of action,
Words trailing behind me…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Deep River to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Michael Bojarski
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share