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When Playing in the Game

October 3, 2014
By RojerThatCat ELITE, Canoga, California
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Favorite Quote:
"We all can be only what we are, nothing more, or less."- Sword of Truth (Kahlan)

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There's no shame in the game,

Because there's no blame for the fame.

People expect a spectacular win,

But sometimes all I have to offer is a self-conscious grin.

 

They placed me above one another,

In a place I don't want to be.

But I'm left here feeling entirely smothered.

They're just too blind to actually see.

© Maria M., Halton City, TX

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