In This Game



It's Tuesday night again.
I stayed awake again.
You dared to call again.
This time I let you in.

Soldiers, up.
Guns be ready.
War is here and gettin' heavy.
Soldiers, work.
Guns be quick.
Patience for the medications,
Sun is down, and I am sick.

I found my friend again.
And I escaped again.
The river's red again.
Silver is deep within.

Soldiers, up.
War is heated.
Sun is down, and we're defeated.
Soldiers, pray.
God is here.
Kiss your wives and say goodbyes.
War is lost, and you should fear.

It's Wednesday night again.
I stayed awake again.
You dared to call again.
Again I let you in.
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Submitted by timxoc on November 23, 2014

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme aAAb Cddxexe aaab Cffxxxx aAAb
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 587
Words 110
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 4, 7, 4, 7, 4

Timothy Cox

Timothy Cox is an award-winning journalist recognized by stars such as Chris Colfer and Lady Gaga. He self-publishes poetry as a hobby. For more information on Timothy, more of his works, or to purchase his books, visit http://timxoc.com more…

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