The Queen's Gambit

the game 
is played
In my head

the moves
are determined
by words spoken
facial expressions
and what is left
unsaid 

the board 
is constructed
with a warrior's
intent
a battleground 
to human behavior

Make your move
the bishop
will bow
to my direction
a knight of 
deception
will turn
the table
to the Queen's Gambit
forcing the
opponent 
to involuntarily
Resignation