Losing At the Game?

Life is a tournament which is played out on a large checkerboard The master moves his pieces while opponents quail at their posts It's a game which consumes the heart and soul As the clock spins the game becomes a vortex With a sprinkling of respect We utilize the forces we have Dive into the deeper pool Play the game as best we can Someone will be victorious in this battle ("the deeper pool "is a line from Lawrence Ferllinghetti's work)