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I know this game - this is a game

of whispers, of discreditation, 

of cliques, and scandal and

secrets

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that are only ever shared

  in the quiet of trusted confidence.

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I know this carousel,

I know this game -

snake eyes are trump

and ostracization 

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the loser's outcome. 

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I know this game … it's just,

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I'm not sure I care anymore to play. 

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