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Jayatissa K. Liyanage

Walasmulla, Sri Lanka

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Walasmulla, Sri Lanka

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The queen, king and rooks
Bishops, knights in the castle
Within each one's realm and level
Play the role, at Player's will

Attack, defend, check ‘n checkmate
Cut, block and even sacrifice
For saving the queen, at any cost
To the end, both, blacks and whites

All get eventually thrown in the box
Where they lie n lay together, as each falls

Jayatissa K. Liyanage

Sunday, February 5, 2017

Topic(s) of this poem: life and death,living,political utopia,real life

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Stephen Katona 02 November 2017

I love playing chess so particularly enjoyed this poem. I like the way it relates to real life. I'll be tempted to think of a wooden coffin the next time I put a piece back in its box.

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Edward Kofi Louis 05 February 2017

Even sacrifice! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

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