The Games People Play

I’d like to know the name

Of the game you play,

And, maybe just a few of the rules.

I won’t commit too many to memory.

I’ve a strange inclination

You change them.

I see the chalk lines drawn out here,

But don’t know if I’m in bounds or out.

And now I hear the referee’s whistle,

But don’t know what that’s about.

I have a strong urge

To ask someone for time,

But is this the beginning

Or the end of the game?

Maybe I’ll try one long shot at the buzzer.

If I make it,

Everyone cheers.

If I don’t,

I’ll disappear into the locker room

And flush myself down the toilet

Again……

-jenn long