How do you play checkers?

Are you the old man?

With his carved oak cane

Wise, intelligently calculating each move

But stuck in his ways

Are you the newcomer?

With his shiny gold jewelry

Energetic, happily playing the game

But making dumb mistakes

Are you the onlooker?

With his comfortable brown overalls

Observant, patiently waiting to play

But too shy to speak up

Are you the advice giver?

With his ironed blue suit

Helpful, generously giving advice

But discourteous to others’ opinions

Are you the record keeper?

With his spiffy dress shirt

Organized, carefully writing results

But oblivious to the fun

How do you play checkers?