CHECKMATE- A POEM

@renny-krieger requested I write a poem in response to a poem he posted entitled Checkmate. @renny-krieger was inspired by @schamangerbert’s Steem Blitz Chess Tournament. Here is my poem.

CHECKMATE

The gauntlet was thrown down,
to defend the mighty crown.

I make my move,
confident I can’t lose.

I move a few of my pawns,
on the black and white lawn.

They’re strategically placed,
for my opponent to face.

Pawns are dependable,
yet expendable.

Next, I move my knight,
he is ready for a fight.

My moves appear as gentle waves,
but will knock his men into their graves.

Then I move up
one of my bishops.

This moved proved to be a blessing,
for my opponent found it distressing.

I allow him to take my rook,
my strategy he mistook.

I set the bait,
so, now I wait.

He didn’t see my scheme,
to take his queen!

A few more turns,
my opponent begins to burn,

as he learns his fate,
when I say checkmate!

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