The Game

The game is rigged (for most of us, anyway)
It’s a set up since the first day it’s been played
It’s not a race , even though it seems like one
There are no opponents, just fools thinking there’s something to gain
There is no thrill, just the idea of one
Any strategy used has been a waste of time
Find comfort in whatever way you can
Build friendship(s) and relationship(s) with those worth building those with
Do something you love, but make sure you know of the rules
No one knows how this game started, but treat it as if you already won
No, really, treat it as if you already won
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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February 15, 2015 at 9:24 AM
Charles, :) Congratulations on having your awesome poem featured on the soups Home Page. Hope you had a wonderful Valentines day. ~SKAT LOVE~
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January 26, 2015 at 3:00 PM
Welcome to the Soup, Charles! An interesting write, certainly a beard tugger (no offense:), or perhaps a hair yanker? The power and energy of positive thought, the "I am", that leaves no time nor space for any maybe. I like that!! Anyhow enjoy the Soup, it has assorted flavors to appease most taste buds. Have fun, enjoy, and keep well, Mikki
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September 22, 2018 at 2:47 AM
Thanks! Just wrote a new poem.
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January 25, 2015 at 12:53 AM
Charles, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun in this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST in hopes it inspires you in some way. I will enjoy following you and your poetry:) This is a great way to start the New Year. Lucky Us, To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends! @-> LINDA <-@
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September 22, 2018 at 2:47 AM
Thanks! Hope you like my latest poem.
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January 24, 2015 at 6:20 AM
Charles, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile, others passed, when I first join the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poet's around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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January 22, 2015 at 5:05 AM
- Hey Charles, nice to read your first poem - Welcome to P - Soup !! - Hope to read many more poems from you in the future - // Anne-Lise :)
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