Your move

The board is laid.

Like the beginning of a new year

there are rules to follow,

the game begins.

Each move will have consequences,

setting other moves in motion

seen and unforeseen,

controlled or uncontrolled.

We do not play this game of life

solitary or isolated,

but sometimes at the whim

of other players

who may follow different rules.

The board is laid.

 

The pieces at rest, in position,

your move.