Game of Life

poem by: Chelle B
Written on Jan 14, 2017

We’re going to play a game
It will be heaps of fun
So gather all around
Come on everyone

Do not be afraid
For you can trust me
I know all the rules
So listen carefully

I do wish to warn you though
For as soon as you roll the dice
You will become hooked
It will control your life

So you may feel a bit hesitant
Probably even fear
But curiosity is the trigger
That is why you are all here

You may all be beginners
So we will start nice and slow
Sit and watch an expert play
By then you’ll be rearing to go

Here’s the board we will learn on
See how it is all set up?
I hope you’re paying close attention
For you can’t afford to screw up

No-one disturb me now please
And I’ll slowly move this along
I have to focus on my hand right now
Otherwise it could go wrong

OK ladies and gentlemen
Did you see how that was done?
Easy once you know how
So come and join in the fun

This game could last all night
So put on your best poker face
Get prepared for some action
As you will soon pick up the pace

Now there’s something I forgot to mention
So please accept my apology
For this game could cost you a fortune
If you wish to play it continually

For all the money that you will make
I guarantee you will spend it all
As the stakes can be very high
But if you’re wise, you will not fall

Now you may receive some ill feeling
And thumping in the head
For playing it quite often
Will keep you from your bed

And then there is the bruising
If you over-step the mark
So be careful not to abuse this game
The side effects may stop your heart

And always try to keep your cool
For this game has twists and turns
It will constantly test your patience
As there are always lessons to learn

And you may wish to keep this a secret
As loved ones will not understand
They will try to stop this game
With their interference and demands

And if you have some boring friends 
Who do not wish to play
Flog them off, I tell you
For they will only get in the way

Don’t be concerned by their reactions
It’s fueled by jealousy
As secretly they admire you
But are too weak to admit it openly

And for all of you smarter ones
You should quite quickly advance
You’ll work out all the short cuts
Just don’t turn over that wrong “chance”

But I can see you are fast learners
As you have sensibly followed my rules
Congratulations everyone
You certainly are not fools

So now that you have cruised passed “go”
Here’s a hint I wish to lend
Keep your “get out of jail free” card safe
As you will need it at the end

For you forgot to read the fine print
As my rules - you just believed
And now you too are addicted
To this game that’s nicknamed “SPEED”

 

Tags: deep, riddle, scary,

 

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