Play

The fact is well established;
I know,
You know,
The whole world knows.
It’s just a game;
Who will cave first?
Faces, mouths,
Talking, asking,
Non-stop.
It’s far more fun to pretend,
So keep playing;
No one has to lose,
No one has to win.
But I have news for you,
We’re all losing,
Time, effort,
Bits and pieces of our sanity.
It’s there,
Looking at us from above.
Choosing to ignore it,
Wanting to keep it in the dark;
We’re all scared,
Scared of what’s to come,
What’s ahead.
Shhh, don’t say a word!
Your pride might get scratched!
Be careful now,
It’s becoming risky,
Has to be addressed.
But how?
I say keep playing,
'Cause nothing is as exuberant,
It’s just common sense.
Will provide immediate satisfaction,
The kind that’s mixed with emptiness,
Served right on your dining table.
And no one will get hurt,
No one, except us.
So let’s all play,
Play till the ball hits our heads,
Play till knocked over,
Play till drained,
Play till all, but the truth,
Is acknowledged.