The world – in which we choose to live – unwilling participants
as pawn – are played – forcing hand – of rook and knight
changing – the world – of bishop delight
seeking out – mastered schemes
democracy – a coalition dream
parsing words – with sword on hand
with claims of peace - on another’s sand
if no gain – by taking king – would we stain – with bloody dream
of conquest – from regime to regime
don’t think the plight – of common man – is most important
with oil at hand
unwilling participants – in games – that are played
by heads of state - that speak as one – tie our hands
freedom the bait – checkmate
