Pointless Game
A critical game, with blank cards.
She plays a card.
Face up.
Face down.
It's all the same.
I see nothing.
Trying again, though
I select one at random.
Face up.
Face Down.
It's all the same.
Her face,
That's the trick
So I'm told
I just have to be bold.
And pick the right cards.
A little smile,
Mocking?
Inviting?
Face up.
Face down.
It's all the same.
Another card.
We're still playing?
Oh good.
Is it the same game?
Face up.
Face down.
It's all the same.
How do I win?
What are the points?
Body language, perhaps?
How is she sitting?
Leaning forward,
Legs crossed.
I cannot read it.
Face up.
Face down.
It's all the same.
She's gone.
The game is done.
I doubt I've won.
Her cards are still there.
Face up.
Face down.
It's all the same.
Taking one up, I compare
The one to my own.
Face up
Face down.
It's all the same
I see nothing written there.
About the Creator
Alexander McEvoy
Writing has been a hobby of mine for years, so I'm just thrilled to be here! As for me, I love writing, dogs, and travel (only 1 continent left! Australia-.-)
"The man of many series" - Donna Fox
I hope you enjoy my madness
AI is not real art!
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Comments (10)
This is fascinating and so relatable to various interactions with some people… it’s like being in Alice in Wonderland 😵💫
You clearly described the challenge of playing the game for which there are no rules. Did you play the cards right at the wrong time or wrong at the right time? There is no way to know which it was.
I love the length of this, the way there was a lot said in few words, bringing honesty and truth to some of the struggles of a man. My wish is that one day we can simplify the game by making the requirement something like, (you just have to be human and talk to me, then after this it’s forever until our dying breath). Lovely poem, very original and it was easy to read and dive into.
I love the repetition in this, you used it so well!!
It’s like trying to decipher a code, but you don’t have the key. Without that, what signals are you missing?! I can sense the frustration here😂
This is so impactful and alluring. Well done!
This was an intriguing piece. Love the repetition, as I love repetition. There is a lot of confusion, or jadedness to it, as LC said. Well done, Alex!
I feel like I'm missing some context. Donna says it's an analogy but I don't know what does it represent 😅 I especially loved the repetition throughout your poem!
Man do I love this analogy and the way it can apply to more than just one's love life! Very clever Alex!! Great work!!
I love this, the lulling rhythm of it, you get his sense of jadedness 😁