The Old College Try

by Therapoetic4   Mar 28, 2017


I made it through round one
But now I'm backstage
While others get their chance
To play the game
To prove they are better
To prove they are smarter
To prove they are more worthy
How much longer until
I hear a buzzer and
The show runner comes in
"Thanks for playing, but
Next contestant"

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  • 6 years ago

    by mossgirl19

    This is so relatable. We can head into the next game.

  • 7 years ago

    by Beautiful Tragedy

    Not sure I quite understand this one...

    • 7 years ago

      by Therapoetic4

      This is from the perspective of a guy waiting in the green room on a game show. He is in the lead, but other contestants are about to get a chance. So... "Next contestant" are words that strike fear into the speaker's heart.

    • 7 years ago

      by Beautiful Tragedy

      Ah. Got it

  • 7 years ago

    by ddavidd

    maby the mastery of life is to get used to this game. Nicely penned.

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