Her mind is a temple
Full of eagles and owls,
A finely-tuned melody,
The rhythm of the sky.
Hands above figures,
A second of hesitation,
And a proper move.
A grasp of today,
The mystery of the past,
She keeps winning
With her flawless strategy,
With a prominent willpower.
© Maryna Tchianova
© Devoted to Mariya Muzychuk, an outstanding Ukranian chess player, a winner of several global contests.