The Games We Play

Silly games we play

on the game board

of life…

under the pretense

of irritable hushes…                

Silly games we play

on the game board

of life…

under the pretense

of irritable hushes…

and the stubborn                

disingenuous excuses.

The games we play

as if we were twelve

remain with us and

cost us precious time

that neither of us

have to waste…

We move like pieces

and buy hotels or

rent rooms for the night

and play the games

only to hurt from

the loneliness,

self pity and confusion.

The games we play

are not as fun

as they used to be

when we were young,

because there’s so little time

left to enjoy them.

The games we play

are not games at all

but rather

the lives we

choose to live.

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

November 16, 2010
Photo: Brookgreen Gardens, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - January 24, 2009

Reviews

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People who play games should be ashamed of them selves, It's not funny and it hurts people. I believe some people really need to grow up some. I think some kids act more mature then adults do at times. Maybe some grown ups need some lessons from kids. Wonderful wisdom Allen.....xo

[Poetic Beauty]

This makes a strong statement and i wish more people felt the way you did in this piece. I am sitting at 32 years old and if I like you, I like you if I don't l don't. If I love you I give it my all if, you can't respect me and love me in return then I walk away. I am too old for games. Great write.

[Lily Mae]

I'm kind of odd but the game twister came to mind lol.. I'm not sure what that says about my life game skills :) xxx excellent point of view.. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I like this poem. I wish I kept some of my energy of youth. I would be more happy with the simple things. Your last lines are fact. We chose the road we are on. Thank you for a excellent poem.
Coyote

[Megan]

So full of wisdom :) it makes me think about what I, and many other people I know, will be like years from now. Who will have made something of themselves and who will get left behind to lead out sad lives.

[Light and ashes]

"The games we play are not games at all but rather the lives we choose to live," so well said and true is your point.

[Becky C Strukamp]

Excellent picture for the poem. You hit the nail on the head. Great insight. The time wasted playing games could be so put to better use. You penned this concept beautifully and with great precision.

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This is so true, So well said Allen, Amazing write & cool pic.

[Marie Harrison]

I love the picture, what a lovely fountain!
Your poem is so true, our games grow old after a while
As we mature we wish for a more genuine life
One that is grounded with authentic relationships
and love and affection. Wonderful experessions
in your poem, very clever.