The Game of Love

She’s new at playing the game So doesn’t know the fancy moves Or any of the intricacies Of a Machiavellian strategist But still she relishes in the wait In the suspense as well as in the action Inventing scenes and scenarios Setting the stage Scheming and imagining Throwing his way creative challenges Submitting him to obstacles To see if he would measure up It’s a subtle yet ferocious sport Full of subtle disguises Strings and guiles Every square inch worth the gamble posted on November 11, 2017 AP: Honorable Mention 2020