Paul Goodman Quote

The chessboard was reflected in her eyes.
Eager to beat her, first I looked on her eyes.
I made a Spanish move, an ancient one,
and broken was the red rank of pawns in her light eyes.
Then I lowered my eyes from that chessboard
and Love said, "Oh not her; conquer the king if you can."

"A Chess Game" St. 1, Collected Poems, Random House, 1973, ISBN 0394483588.