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Life Is Not a Game

Life is not a game Friendships aren’t a game Love is not a game When did it become, That intimate living turns into a game? Winning and losing Jealousy and competition Conversations in circles No responsibility taken Cruel manipulation How did it become a game? A game that hurts Confusing the mind Breaking the heart Destroying trust Playing with lives Playing with minds Playing with no true empathy Holding all the cards Trying to control everything Eventually, those who play, lose The very game they created Heidi Sands 12/29/18

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Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 12/29/2018 6:27:00 PM

Quite a statement Heidi You are right, life, love, relationships aren't a game. The last 2 lines, I love, a perfect final statement. We gain strength from travelling these painful pathways...we must.

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/29/2018 6:41:00 PM

Thank you Sandy. Yes, strength is gained from all experiences like this. :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/29/2018 4:53:00 PM

Love this, Heidi, a mission statement to the world...happy new year to you.

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/29/2018 5:06:00 PM

Thank you very much Harry! I appreciate your kind feedback. It means a lot to me :)

Michael Wise

Date: 12/29/2018 4:33:00 PM

Powerful! There's an old saying, he who lives by the sword shall die by the sword. Or Karma, whatever you wish to call it. Your words ring true, sadly true.

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/29/2018 4:36:00 PM

Thank you for your kind feedback that I respect very much , since I have read your insightful poetry. :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/29/2018 4:24:00 PM

Wow! Fiery emotions are strongly and poetically expressed in your passionate poem, Heidi. I can feel the heat of anger, heartbreak, disappointment and pain in your deeply moving verse. Exceptional! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/29/2018 4:30:00 PM

Thank you very much Susan. I appreciate your kind comment and feedback :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/29/2018 4:21:00 PM

So much depth and meaning in your verses, Heidi. A really great chapter on how not to be in a successful relationship.

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/29/2018 4:30:00 PM

Thank you for your kind feedback Vijay :)