I, the pawn

Balachandran VTrivandrum 23-12-2008Contemplative

Like a sullen orb of mercury He sprawls across the chessboard Shapeless, Surrendered, to be shaped As destiny wills him to be.

Earth trembles, The board shakes; Sluggish, he slithers From one square to another.

Wind blasts, The board shivers; He slides from PQ2 to PQ4.

Fire spreads, The board burns; He waits, untouched, Watching the curling Chessboard of life.

Balachandran V, Trivandrum 23-12-2008

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