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A Game of Chance
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Games people play!

Sleight of hand, sleight of mind


I hope to recognize the feint quickly


Before my foe launches his trickery


In his eyes is where I'll read the scheme


That's where the arrogance will gleam


Extroverted plans we cannot conceal


Introverted plots, the better of the lot


Nods of affirmation,  certain confirmation


The id had best react, the ego, too slow


Psychological epee thrust my way


React with the indefensible, indifference


It is a pure shot to the ego of your foe


This is the only defense that is also, offense


Aim it well and the opponent quickly fades


Reduced to the rubble, of insecurity


 


 


 


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 Reviews of "A Game of Chance"
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on February 21, 2008
A poem worthy of much more than a single reading; thank you for sharing this message, Jon. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on February 17, 2008
Excellent writing,enjoyed so very much sweet man..take care OK...HUgsssss

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on February 17, 2008
My goodness so much to think about,, It is amazing how you can see so much more than meets the eye, even instincts play into the games. This is very good Jon!

Christine

Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill
Reviewed on February 17, 2008
I have to be honest, I did have to read it twice to get it. Love the message behind the depth of it!
Becca~

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on February 17, 2008
Wisdom-filled words, here. I have often been glad that I used indifference or silence as a response. It throws arrogant mean-spirited people off their mark, and it usually gets them 'out of my face.'

God bless you. Kathy

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on February 17, 2008
You have the mind of a psychologist! Excellent poem and wise message!

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on February 17, 2008
Yes, many try and pull a mock attack.
Very interesting write Jon
Have a great week-end
Ron


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