The Pawn
Today I landed on d3
ready to attack the enemy
there on the snowy hill
while I paved way for the bishop
and the Knight to launch from the rare.
I am just a soldier
trained to overcome his fear.
I have my allegiance pledged
to cross through the dark mud on d4
and swim in the whitish sea
to defend the King
even when traded on the battle field.
They call me a pawn
with a soldier's spirit
They call me a weakling
yet I captured gallant knights
and sent shivers down opponent's spine.
Today I captured castles
and chased the powerful queen
I ran after men on horse backs
even when my sole bled.
Today I raised morale of comrades
and we marched into enemy territories
with our fears being traded for success.
Today I met the King pinned on b8
while being commandeered
by a great tactician
who believed in what I can do
when others believed I was but a tiny pawn
And in the end it was a checkmate.
(c) 2020 Muyideen Ayinla
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