01.04.2026

In response to Esther’s writing prompt:
https://estherchilton.co.uk/2026/04/01/writing-prompts-109/

Board is a simple word —
but it carries many lives.

A wooden board beneath your feet,
balancing between falling and flying.
A board game spread across a table,
pieces moving, rules shifting, someone always waiting for their turn.

A notice board —
messages pinned in place,
memories held by drawing pins and fading ink.

And then there are the invisible boards.
The ones we are placed on without asking.

The board of expectations.
The board of roles.
The one where people move you like a piece,
thinking they know your next step.

I have been on many boards in my life.
Some I stepped onto willingly.
Others I didn’t even realise I was standing on
until I chose to step off.

Because that’s the thing about boards —
they can hold you,
but they don’t have to define you.

You can leave the game.
Walk away from the table.
Choose not to play by rules that were never yours.

And maybe that’s the real meaning of board —
not where you stand,
but knowing
you can step off
whenever you’re ready. ♟️✨

— Maggie
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2 responses to “Writing Prompt: BOARD”

  1. Esther Chilton Avatar

    That really is something to remember. Thank you for all yours thoughts on board. A lovely poem ❤️

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Happy it resonates ♥️
      Thank you for your prompts ♥️

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