This game we play,

It's called life, we say.

Play by the rules,

And you'll live the next day.

You can play fair,

And you can cheat.

Though it's so strange

When players meet.

First time you've met?

Think of first impressions.

First name basis?

What are their intentions?

What are they wearing?

What are their stats?

Life's a tactician's game,

Every move must be exact.

King to C-3,

Pawn to E-9,

Player or pawn?

Either choice is fine.

You can play,

Or you can be played.

This is how

Decisions are made.

Everyone asks

The same exact question.

What of this game?

What is its intention?

What is the prize?

How do you win?

What of good?

What of sin?

But the better question,

Is why do you live?

Better yet,

Will you forgive?