My soldiers were killed
no help was left by my side,
and the queen was taken—
soon she would be a new bride.

I run out of strategies 
I must’ve played a lame game 
I was captured so quickly 
when the sudden attack came.

But with all the wills I had
I fought till the end
and paid a hefty price 
for the legacy I must defend

The kingdom used to be guarded 
before the inescapable checkmate 
now I’m the outcast king who must live,
with an embarrassing defeat.

I won’t attend the wedding 
for the newly bride
what such man is brave enough, 
stands at the altar, 
giving up his own pride.

**@jobiranyc (11/24/2017)**