For Kira and Charles.

Trenz Pruca

 

Life is a Game.

I am born 

by chance,

my name, 

my race, 

my social class

randomly determined.

I spawn, was spawned, 

in arbitrary places

and moments in history.

I am surrounded

by random people

who play the game

with me.

 

 

I survive 

as long as I can

easy or hard 

as it may be.

I only get 

one life.

It may be fun 

at times.

I only get 

one life.

 

 

When I die 

or become 

too thirsty

to play 

the game

or too hungry

or sick

or injured

or old

my game 

ends.

 

 

Will I have 

won or lost

this game

I am forced to play

now nearing its end?

 

 

How do I 

win a game

I only play 

once?

 

 

I  must 

love the game,

and all the players,

laugh with joy 

at every move

I make,

cry when others 

stumble,

make the game

fun for all

those 

forced to play it

 

 

Then I win.

We win. 

  • Author: Trenz Pruca (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 13th, 2021 19:35
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Goldfinch60

    Very true Trenz, I have been playing that game for a very long time and I know I will win.

    Andy

  • L. B. Mek

    Amen!
    what a wonderful way to view this experience titled life, for as long - or as short, as we get to



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