Life as a Game of Chess

Beginner's mind
is no use
only tried and tested
openings will work

king pawn two
a silver spoon

The chess Cinderella found in foster care
made it to the tournament
but didn't fit the crystal shoe

She says she is a diamond in the rough

She wants cutting and polishing

Does she know diamonds cut glass
and stalemates are quite common
between grandmasters?