The Name of the Game

It creeps in at night
Or by morning light
But whenever it creeps
It stays out of sight

Only I know
In my veins it flows
The naive world around
Helps it to grow

Others clue in
But think it’s MY sin
I must CHOOSE this darkness
Again and again

It couldn’t be fluke
I must CRAVE to puke
I surly must choose
Not to rebuke

It’s all in the name
The name of the game
I envy you
But we’re not the same
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Scorpio Avatar
February 21, 2023 at 8:23 PM
If I had a dime, for every time, a repetitive mistake has heard the clock chime. Boy oh boy can I relate to this one beautiful Anna thank you very much for allowing the world to read this! With all my appreciation A.S.
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December 18, 2022 at 7:44 AM
I have no words, but I must say, something, my heart is saying something, or maybe it’s just listening. Perhaps “boom” will suffice. ;), xomo
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