The Chess Game

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Nepal

The first move–
a white pawn takes a double leap.
Second,
the black horse jumps in L.
Moves and counter moves,
the game continues.

The dices that are on the move
have no intentions.
And those with intentions
do not speak their mind.

How long can a game continue?
It has to end.
One wins,
or it can end in a draw.
“Double check!”
Finally, someone speaks cautiously.

But it’s just a game,
and, you can play it again.

This time too,
I’m back on the chess board
re-arranged,
for the next game:
A mere dice in flesh and blood!

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