Playing chess with my thoughts,

as if I knew how to make each move.

Always get puzzled how easily I'm fooled.

Check mate is the last call of the day.

Keeps the mind agile for earnest thoughts.

There is no barrier that I can't raze.

I'm the captain of my ship, I think.

But often get lost and seem in a daze.

Well the seas of my mind ebb and flow.

The winds in my sails keep me from a tow.

Glad the skies are so clear and true .

One day I'm going to make it home to you.

I think I'll call it a day and save some

Thoughts for tomorrow, another day.

New seas to conquer, new winds to

Catch my sails and carry me away.