Inside the Game

I’ve seen better things than this.

Moms in factories with no shoes,

Dads going off into the army.

I’ve seen better things than this.



Most of us here pray for survival,

Inside the game we’re always getting played.

Someone is always weaving us through,

Righteousness,

Sin,

Love,

And Hate.



Nothing ever seems right.

Inside the game we’re always getting played.

Like a kitchen with only dirty spoons.

Inconvenient,

Practical,

Predictable,

And Mysterious.



I’ve seen worse things than this.

Cheerful men smiling with brides on their sides,

Amused kids playing at video arcades.

I’ve seen worse things than this.