the game we play

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there is no scoreboard

in the game, we play

no red cards

no suspensions

no penalties

no fouls

we are not tripping each other up

mischievous and naughty

tender and sensual

joyful and fun

rough at times

tied up maybe

though never tied down

cheerleading each other

we make the rules

out of bounds

we reign each other in

but if you lose

I lose

if you win

I win

if you score

I score

facing each other on the field

exposing, showing up and honouring ourselves

the most courageous

are you game to play?