If consolation in white clothed, foot and horse before thy Liege send, a dexterous Pastor too put forth, this Ruy will so well contend, press thy cause, Fischer of men. Quick to that Interior Castle, safe therein doth a King reside. Virtuous Knights so love the battle, keep them ever close beside, such friends must needs to turn the tide. But, if cloaked black in darkness, more cautious moves must be thy first. From Sicily, prepare defense, a dreaded vespers will disperse, he who wouldst cling, is he who errs. Gently then, make for the Castle, trust not drakes, but Iron Tigers. Measured advance, but do not dawdle, Knight of Faith thy truest fighter, detaches all to take thee higher. Yet black or white, the surest thing, check true thyself with knowledge keen. No gambit here, decline such things, thy strongest force, a noble Queen, so willingly, the King concedes. For here the Scholars nothing know, Wise Old Men must patient wait; Magician’s Wood, a Way to show, Blind amorpheous dark pride abates, The humble Queen alone gives mate...
Anthony Haskin is an amateur poet and author. He holds a bachelor's degree in history, and a master's degree in philosophy. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.