Checkmate

He was the king of his castle
And I - just a pawn,
That didn’t want the initial hassle

Being hasty is a loser’s game
Playing the long game pays dividends
I will prevail and reclaim my name

I’ll climb the tallest ladder
Away with the snakes
I won’t stagger

For this little pawn became a Queen
Contracts will be drawn
And he’ll be forever green

And that’s what they call:
Checkmate!