Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

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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Harry Horsman December 29, 2018 at 4:53 PM Love this, Heidi, a mission statement to the world...happy new year to you. Heidi Sands December 29, 2018 at 5:06 PM Thank you very much Harry! I appreciate your kind feedback. It means a lot to me :)

Michael Wise December 29, 2018 at 4:33 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 December 29, 2018 at 4:36 PM Thank you for your kind feedback that I respect very much , since I have read your insightful poetry. :)

Susan Ashley December 29, 2018 at 4:24 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 December 29, 2018 at 4:30 PM Thank you very much Susan. I appreciate your kind comment and feedback :)

Vijay Pandit December 29, 2018 at 4:21 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 December 29, 2018 at 4:30 PM Thank you for your kind feedback Vijay :)