Checkered Past

Jumped and thumpedBumped and dumpedAcross this board called lifeWhy must I fightA game I don’t want to playAnywayBut here I am todayWith dreams to be kingIsn’t that the thingA dream to winI do but sinAnd am made falseAt such costWaiting for that final lossChecked again and againWhere do I beginTo leave such a predicamentConfidence?When I am surroundedAstoundedYet boundedTo head to the other