The Game of Life
I remember when the world was spread
before me like a smorgasbord.
I knew that just around the bend
I'd find a prince with gleaming sword.
My path would be with roses strewn.
My prince would cut the brambles down.
The fleecy clouds in my bright sky
would hold no rain to tumble down.
I was a loved, protected child
with loved ones near to smooth the way,
so merrily I skipped along
with carefree thoughts the live-long day.
Quite suddenly the world was changed,
the cotton batting pulled away.
My prince was late, I was alone.
My life was in such disarray.
It was a rude awakening
to know I must depend on me.
"Why not?" I asked, "I have a head,
two hands, two feet, to eyes to see".
So with that thought, I set about
to see what would become of me.
I shined my sword of confidence
and set my sights on what would be.
It seemed I had the wherewithal
to live in the affirmative.
I found a job to pay my way
and learned I had a lot to give.
Now when my prince comes into view,
I'll run to meet him and he'll see
I have as much to offer him
as he might bring to offer me.
By: Joyce Johnson
Won a 2nd with this.
For Judy Konos' contest "Monopoly The Game of Life"
Copyright © Joyce Johnson | Year Posted 2011
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