on the board
chess pieces scattered
invisible threads attached
from opposing ends
two master puppeteers played
making the right move at the right time is crucial
an experienced resistant and a radical new bird,
each with their own set of strategy
each with their contemporary set of temporary loyalists
sacrifices are expected,
losses did not matter; no one was indispensable.
nothing mattered as much as winning.
the foot soldiers stood silently from a distance
watching, waiting.
wondering when it'll be their turn to be the next pawn.
