Players....

The soldiers advanced slowly...
In pure colours of black and white,
They just looked dressed to kill...
With eyes blazing like lanterns,
They gazed at each other...

The sound of horses' hooves,
Were not far behind...
Riders, they did not need,
Cos they had surpassed many-a-hurdles...

The knights came marching,
In a manner that was like the radiant sun...
The eyes were still looking at each other,
Gazing at the knight in shining armour...

The elephants took their maddening large strides,
Trampling some soldiers mercilessly beneath....
They just went marching straight,
Holding their positions was their main aim...

The king stood deserted in a castle,
The queen stood decked her best...
She strode her perfect walk,
And swept all obstacles away with her magic wand...

She walked into the castle,
And told the king "Checkmate"...
The king gave an assuring smile,
And said, "Yes, I am your mate"...

Yes, that was him and me, playing the magnificent game of chess:)