Reading the Opponent

Sometimes I play chess,

with those I consider loving.

I decide to lose

becuase I want to see how they win.

The first player did fancy footwork with his bishops.

He used spirit to manipulate me,

and cast me under his spell.

The second player approached with

sound strategy.

His pieces moved with his purpose,

and they served his king.

When I play my pieces are alive.

The queen pits herself against the opponents queen.

The pawns march forward and guard my castled king.

Bishops and knights take the board first.

Chess is a game,

But how you play

reflects who you are.