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Deck of Cards by Alysa Shepherd
from Legacy 2001
Deck of Cards
by Alysa Shepherd
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The cards in my hand shuffle,
the sound fluttering the silence of the room.
Life is a game
a challenge
one that I must master to win.
Gain the points
Find the ace
Beat the opponent
And never, never lose your poker face.
The game gets easier as I play,
and my hands fly over the smooth surfaces.
Every move is planned
every tactic thought out.
I have become a master.
The game is me
I am the game
But as I look at my silent opponents, I realize
I have become Solitaire.
