Crying, "Here I
am! Make way!"
And then we have to
play along,
Whether or not we
want to play.
Confused and
bewildered at first, we strive
To gather together
strategic tools
To help us maneuver
through twists and turns,
And as we play we
learn the rules.
The game's not
always easy, for our
Priorities often
need rearranging.
What makes life even
trickier yet
Is that the blasted
rules keep changing!
Once in a while we
win a round;
And then once in a
while we lose.
We learn to
celebrate our gains,
To ride out storms,
to pay our dues.
We also learn that
fellow players
Are NOT always on
our side.
Thus, it's necessary
for us
To be prepared for a
bumpy ride.
Along the way, we
will encounter
Liars who try to
sabotage
Our efforts to
thrive. We also have to
Learn what's true
and what's a mirage.
Ah! Those moments of
happiness--
We want to grasp
them to make them last.
But sad times make
their unwelcome entrance
And must be dealt
with until they've passed.
Close calls often
occur, and at times
We don't even know
that they are there.
Don't be neurotic
and paranoid,
But here's some
advice: always beware.
Play with gusto, and
always maintain
The enthusiasm of a
beginner,
For in this game,
each of us
Can ultimately be a
winner.
Once we make our
final move,
Forget grasping,
fortune, and fame.
The rules will have
changed again;
We'll be playing a
different game.
-by Bob B (3-22-20)
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