
I am just a pawn
with paths laid out before me
moving pace by pace-
***
Dark & light intertwined
before me, behind me,
within me-
***
Seduced by freedom
from the mundane
my soul seeks adventure-
***
Stuck on this square
my sights on the king
love, my thirst qunecher-
***
Which direction I take
no longer matters
I am learning this, slowly-
***
Moving and growing
accepting my fate
and coming out wholly-
***
Embracing the darkness
helps the soul to shine
it is time to bleed-
***
Step by step
day by day
has become my creed-
***
My sights are set
I’m moving forward
and I am terrified-
***
But I won’t look back
and I will take what comes
I refuse to hide-
***
I can sense what is coming
and I need to be ready
for my feet, those last steps to take-
***
When I stand before
the king, laughing
Checkmate!
Wonderful poem and great strategy. It’s okay to be afraid of unknown but step onwards.
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I wholeheartedly agree. Thank you, Sadje!
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You’re welcome
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A beautiful analogy of life and struggle, Kristian. I love the form and flow. It is crisp and well paced. I love the story that unfolds and really loved how you brought it all home at the end. Well written!
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Thank you, my dear! ❤
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Chess never sounded so wonderful. 🙂
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Thank you, Rob! Perfect song for this!! ❤
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You always write good pieces Kristian but extra kudos on this.
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Thank you, Jared! 🙏😘
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Nicely penned Kristian, the makings of a saga 🙂
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You’re too kind! Thank you!! ❤
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Just stating the facts – it’s beautifully penned 🙂
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