Game and Watch
A silver clamshell or a golden hue,
The Game & Watch, a wonder fresh and new.
With simple screens of liquid crystal grey,
It stole our moments, brightening the day.
A single game, a challenge pure and stark,
To tap the buttons leaving your own mark.
Mr. Game & Watch with his flat bold design,
Engaging players making time unwind.
The satisfying click of every press,
A focused gaze ignoring all distress.
Catching the falling men or hammering moles,
Achieving high scores, reaching cherished goals.
No complex worlds, no storylines profound,
Just instant action on that tiny ground.
A quick escape while waiting in a line,
A digital diversion truly yours and mine.
The battery life, it seemed to last for days,
Through childhood adventures and forgetful ways.
A constant friend tucked neatly in a pocket,
A source of joy, a silent ticking locket.
Now handheld consoles boast a vibrant scene,
The Game & Watch, a relic in between.
Yet in its starkness, a nostalgia lies,
For simpler pleasures, mirrored in our eyes.
So let us smile recalling that small toy,
That brought us hours of uncomplicated joy.
The poignant Game & Watch, in its humble frame,
A timeless classic whispering its name.
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Bernard F. Asuncion
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