The Game of Life

by Giana Sparacia


I’m not one singular person, I’m a mix
My mind usually likes to play tricks
This makes it hard for me to fit in
And I never know where to begin

I think I’m nice, but maybe I’m too much
I play the role of the walking crutch 
In a dictionary, I have no definition 
Which is why I usually use repetition

A dice always missing, the queen always captured 
Was there an error when it was manufactured?
Time is ticking, tempted to take it back, committing theft
Nowhere left to turn, no more turns left 

Hopefully one day, someone will see me
As someone they need, or someone they strive to be
'Cause maybe then will I feel I have a purpose
I can’t imagine anything worse than this

The answer is that I need to choose
In a game where I will always lose



Giana Sparacia is a sophomore nursing major who has always had a passion for writing. In addition to writing, her interests include photography and dance. She is a lover of coffee, beaches, and her crazy dog, Gus. She aspires to become a pediatric nurse in the future, while continuing to incorporate her personal ambitions.