From miles away,
You pinned me down,
Checked me to the end.
I didn’t move,
I couldn’t move,
No castling to gain back ground.
You held my gaze,
Pushed fear away,
Removed pawns that stood between.
You played your part,
Lifted my heart,
And easily checkmated me.
You knock me down,
But protect the crown,
You know my every move.
You increase my reach,
Yet hold me sound,
Nothing vexes you.
You’re my queen,
In life and dreams,
On both sides of the board.
Both black and white,
In love and fight,
And everything in between.
COMING FORWARD 