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Checkmate

It's no victory when the fight ain't fair.

By Meghan K. ☽Published 7 years ago 1 min read
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We’ve all got our rooks, our pawns, and knights

To protect our kings and queens

From each other’s lightning strikes

Yet even when you call a truce

And thunder growls but no one moves

There’s that person who won’t hesitate

Checkmate.

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About the Creator

Meghan K. ☽

When I can't say things out loud, the paper is there to listen.

https://www.instagram.com/mywritersheart/

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