I do not wish to play your game,
the twisted webs drive me insane.
Negative thoughts freely expressed,
all interactions turn to dread.
I do not crave to play your game,
belittle others and defame.
Acts patronize within a look,
judgements compose hidden outlooks.
I do not want to play your game,
no room for change, always the same.
Riddles and clues shoved in my head,
clear expectations, mixed instead.
I do not need to play your game,
never believed in placing blame.
If something cracks, I look inside,
no need to point or try to hide.
I do not know rules to your game,
laws often change without an aim.
People are pawns, your words cruel darts,
all set to play misguided parts.
I will no longer play your game,
intentions pure, no need for shame.
No more pretense or need for lies
to self preserve, I say goodbye.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Written for FOWC hosted by Fandango
Prompt word Patronize
Excellent! I love the lines…
“If something cracks, I look inside,
no need to point or try to hide.”
Well penned Grace.
Thanks so much, Suzette.💕🙏💕
Reblogged it on “My written world”
Excellent piece
Thanks so much 💕
WOW!!! Really well written. I echo Suzette, the lines, “If something cracks I look inside, no need to point or try to hide.
I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much.💕
Life is not a game, but an experience
It sure is.💕
Great lines and well said. Love this powerful piece Grace!
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Happy you enjoyed it, my friend. Thanks so much.💕
Wow, beautiful piece. It inspires so much strength ✨💞
So glad you enjoyed it, Amber. Thank you so much.💕
You’re welcome ☺️
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Great job of communicating your dogged determination. Well done! And you go, girl! 🌞
Thank you so much💕😊💕
A beautiful poem Grace. Love it’s message and the rhythm and flow of it.
Thank you so much, Sadje.💕
You’re most welcome
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Beautifully empowering, dear Grace. Love it. 💞
Happy you enjoyed, Jeff. Thank you 💕
You’re most welcome, Grace. Always. 💞
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Beautiful reflections, dear Grace! Looking inside is the best way to respond properly. Truly enjoyed 👌💗🍀
Thanks so much, my friend. Absolutely.💕
Always my pleasure 💖
So well said, Grace! The game would gather dust and rot away if we all refused to play! 💞💞💞
Absolutely. Thank you so much, Dawn.💕
Well said, Grace! A powerful and empowering piece!💖
Thanks so much, Eugenia. Glad you enjoyed.💕
My pleasure, Grace!
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I’ve been on the receiving end of behaviour like this. I doubt if some actually recognize the damage that can be done. Well writen and hits home in so many places.
Sorry you had to experience this behavior. Thank you so much for sharing.💕
The power in your lines is filled with spiritual energy…so magnetic…I love these lines…”If something cracks, I look inside…no need to point or try to hide” 💟💟💟
Thank you so much, my dear friend. So glad to hear you enjoyed it.💕
applause on this one. i love this. as they say, if the cucumber is bitter, don’t eat it. this was superb, desr friend.
Thanks a bunch, my friend.💕🙏💕
This screams, I’m taking my power back!!! Love this so much.
Yessss. Thanks so much, Belladonna 💕
This is great
Thanks so much.💕