Just A Game Poem by RACHEL ZARANTONELLO

You said I was crazy to think
I didn't matter, so I believed your lies
Now I see that I was right all along
as you lied looking into my eyes

Inside I'm completely broken.
A hollow empty space
Alone I struggle, missing you
each day that I face

Just a game. another player
Reality bites. the game was never fair

I miss the way you made me feel.
I miss you wanting me.
How long will you be on my mind
Your friend I can never be.

I think about you often
you are always on my mind
Another time, a better game
so much of my wasted time

If I met you over again-
would I turn & walk away?
Or will I risk my heart again
because this game with you I love to play?

05-15-25
TJA