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Checkmate in Hell

They put you in checkmate in hell The floor beneath your penitent feet Seems to smirk and whisper Too late, too late! You played your games Feeling immortal as only Foolish mortals might And when no fires greeted you For … Continue reading

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A Triptyche of Pain: Three interlinked poems

Pain Slake the thirst of bitter pain Each tear a droplet unbidden From a depthless, vast sea Red as blood I’m stained All the secrets I’d keep hidden Part like lost friends from me No choice, just wail and cry … Continue reading

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Chess

The pawn moves like willing fodder Foot soldier Queen advances Protected by rook eyeing her prey King holds back The terrain unsure, waiting news Knights ride forth flanked by bishop bright armed by God Achieve mate Followed quick by check … Continue reading

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