Lin Lane Poet Free verse

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So it is with the game of Chess, but life is not a game.

Life Is Not a Game

Two kings
are all 
that's left
of kingdoms 
now bereft

Stubborn men
who pretend
life is but a game

Black vs white
pawns on a board
it's not right
will never be
the way to
set men free

Stubborn men
who pretend
life is but a game

Oh what shame
racist thoughts
and battles fought
with eyes closed
you won't ken
the color
of my skin

Stubborn men
who pretend 
life is but a game

Kings 
without subjects
foolish monarchs
causing pain
what did
they gain
Nothing

Stubborn men
who pretend
life is but a game

No titles
should men wear
of racism to declare
no pawns, rooks, 
queens or kings
who only
bring despair

Stubborn men
who pretend
life is but a game

colors fill the world
not black and white
no stalemate drawn
nor checkmate cries
no loser or winner
no reason to despise

Stubborn men
who pretend
Life is NOT a game.

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Pandita Sietesantos January 30, 2016 at 3:47 PM This is indeed a most amazing piece, dear Lin! Powerful and inspirational words flowing from your golden pen! My thoughts and sentiments are on the same page as you and SO!! BRAVO! Pandita Lin Lane January 30, 2016 at 4:06 PM Thanks, Pandita, for such encouraging comments.

White Sage January 30, 2016 at 3:36 PM you've written it well Lin, life's not some game...excellent write, am sure SO will like this Lin Lane January 30, 2016 at 3:46 PM When I read his poem my thoughts turned to this write. Thank you very much.