Life - The Walkthrough Guide (A Poem)steemCreated with Sketch.

in poem •  7 years ago  (edited)

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If only life were more like a game
Starting with a page of rules and aims
Take it easy to begin with, nice and slow
The game doesn't progress until you grow

Miss a bit, go back, try again
Respawn out of trouble you may get in
Hints, tips and cheat codes galore
Type motherload if you need more

Laid out paths, choices and dialogue​
Your biggest problem's a giant frog
Don't know what's next, that's ok
Wait for a hint, something shiny

Purpose, direction, places to hide
If your really stuck theres always a guide
Failure isn't an option, no I mean really
If you are that bad, the game gets easy

No colour, creed or gender to pixalation
All players start equal, work for elevation
If choices and options are your destiny
Then try something different each replay

Be good, or bad, or chaotic neutral
Express yourself, change it as you do
Rob a car, kill a cop, give a hooker concussion
Let all your rage out with no repercussion

Keep a pet in your pocket, a bunny today
But I think tomorrow i'll try a manta ray
Build a rocket to space, crash and burn
Expand your empire every turn

Progress through to ages of civilization
Be a leaf on the wind out for reclamation
Defend your base against enemy waves
You're always covered by auto-save

One I wrote a while ago and have finally decided is finished. Some poems grow slowly over weeks, this was one of them. Hope you enjoy!

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very simple, very clever

keep reading your thoughts, thanks!

Thank you very much!!

Good thoughts. I like reading it. You got my vote. Hope to see more of your work. Thanks for this post.

Thank you very much, I am glad you enjoyed it :)

You already know what I'm going to say, though I think my biggest problem is a giant fog ;)

Good read
and good things always come late (or that's what tunisians say :D )

Thank you! I like that idea, it is easy to get caught up in the rush but you are definitely right there :)

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