It Is Just A Game (at heart)

It is just a game,
that is the literal truth,
one where you put
your aspirations in the
aperture provided and
pull the handle.

So it is a bit more complex –
perhaps you need
a uniform, a set of boots
and a hat; a coach
and a masseuse.

A playing field, a parking
lot, changing rooms and
other what-nots in the way of
facilities, referees, umpires,
judiciaries.

Then there is the raft
of memorabilia; trophies
and cups and shields with
pennants and ribbons, flags
and trenchant supporter
zeal – the whole deal a
new-wave surreality.

With legal contracts and
financial backers and
sponsorship on live TV.

Woe is me, it couldn’t get
worse than the rigueur
of being owned by an
asshole entrepreneur.

But it is just a game
Mac. At heart,
it is just a game.
© I.D. Carswell 2007-02-01