We sit alone in this room
smiling and playing this game
We have played this game
so many times with others
sometimes we win
sometimes we lose
I throw down the 10 of Spades
you throw down the Jack of Hearts
and swiftly rake in the trump.
We pore out our hearts to each other
I listen, you listen
you promise, I promise
You throw down the nine of Hearts
I throw down the Queen of Hearts
and for the moment
I have won.
Such sweet things you say
you say you mean them only for me
yet I know better
I play the Jack of Spades
you throw the King of Hearts
and smile thinking yourself so clever.
We both hold one card.
You throw the King of Diamonds
I stall and try to study your face,
but you can't look me in the eye.
I play the Ace of Hearts
and standing lean over to kiss your lips
Giving you a kiss you will never forget
Then I whisper to you softly,
"I won
and you have lost.
I've tired of this game with you
I would have gladly let you win,
but I have learned it is better to play fair".
You sit and say nothing
and in turning to leave the room
I sadly look back at you
and still you sit there
No more cards to play
No more hearts to trump
and one last time I casually reply,
"Find someone else to play with my love,
for I am bored with this game.
I'm off now to find a better way
to spend my time
for that is what winners do"....


Caryn Suarez 02/02/02