It is a game!
I smile at the possibilities. Do I dar to play?

It is just a game, I laugh to myself, and place my piece upon the board.
I make a round and feel exultation at my triumph.

It is a GAME, I remind myself as my recklessness beckons me to become more involved.
I make a few contacts forbidden, and am drawn deeper still.

Is it just a game? I question, as my spirit soars with sudden hope.

It could be more....

I am betrayed.

'It was... just a game', I whisper to myself as my heart breaks.

I refuse to cry, but my soul weeps.

I remove my piece from the board, never to play again.

-- Lady Rae

The skies darken suddenly, as though tailoring themselves to suit my mood.

Black are my thoughts this day indeed.

The darkness thickens to obscure my sight and I wait expectantly.

For a moment all is still, then with a gently sigh the wind begins.
Breathing ever so slightly at first, it begins to whip itself into a wailing frenzy.

It dances around me, lashing my hair about my face in wild abandon.

-- Lady Rae