life

We all know how the game is played
the rules, the loopholes, the consequences
a giant competition with no goal
and no winner, only hundreds of millions of losers.

Roll, it’s your turn, step up to the board
cast your lot to the wind and let chance take its course.
You’ve prepared, you’ve planned, you’ve made deals,
promises, and when the dice land you’re still screwed.

Next player, step up. The rattle of bones calls
the endless plight of all humanity.
move down the track of the board and chose
left or right, the consequences of either is uncertain.

Clatter, stop, I watch as someone reaches the end
their piece slides off the edge of the board
landing in the box six fee below the table.
If only we could stay in the center of the board forever.