The Art of Life: A Playful Approach



In a world full of strife and endless toil,
It is easy to forget the simpler joys,
The simple pleasures that life can offer,
When everything is just one big decoy.

We often get so caught up in the race,
Forgetting that life is just a game,
Where winning and losing hold no place,
And all that matters is the way you play the same.

The games we play can range from simple fun,
To fierce contests where victory reigns supreme,
Or maybe something more, to second none,
An activity that helps us find our dream.

But if life is a game, it is not one to be taken so seriously,
For it is not just about winning or losing, but the experience it gives to thee.

From Berne to Lombardi, and countless more,
Philosophers and thinkers have explored,
The notion of life as a game to play,
Where we learn to find joy every day.

But when we view life as just a competition,
We forget to see the beauty in the game,
Where winning is not just about submission,
But also about how we treat others the same.

And so, let us not forget that life is a game,
One that is meant to be enjoyed with laughter and love,
Where rules are made to be followed, but not in vain,
For it is the playing that holds the meaning thereof.

So let us be good sports and play with grace,
For in the end, it is not just about the winning,
But the memories that we create and embrace,
That will last a lifetime and keep us grinning.

In conclusion, life may be a game,
But it is one that we should not take too seriously,
For it is not just about winning fame,
But about enjoying the journey with glee.

About this poem

This poem explores the idea that life is a game and how it can be seen from different perspectives. The speaker reminds us that it is easy to get caught up in the race and forget the simple joys that life has to offer. They also highlight the range of games we play in life, from simple fun to fierce contests, and how life can be seen as a game to be enjoyed with laughter and love. The speaker also touches on the notion of life as a game, as explored by philosophers and thinkers, and how it is important to be a good sport and play with grace. The poem ends with a reminder that life is not just about winning fame, but about enjoying the journey with glee. 

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Written on December 05, 2020

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on February 05, 2023

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XXXX ABAB CDCD EE XXFF CBCB BGXG AHAH BEBE
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 1,564
Words 345
Stanzas 9
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

Mawphniang Napoleon

Mawphniang is a person who is always striving to live life to the fullest. He is someone who is always open to new ideas and ways of living and is unafraid to take risks in order to explore the unknown. He is passionate about life and is always looking for ways to make use of his time and energy. He has an inquisitive nature, and is always looking for answers to life's mysteries and questions. Though Mawphniang does not pretend to have all the answers, he is determined to taste life and live a simple life, without overcomplicating things. He's a person who appreciates the small moments and cherishes the little things in life. He enjoys spending time in nature, exploring the world, and connecting with people. He is a person who is always up for a new adventure and never stops learning. He is on a daily journey of self-discovery, trying to make sense of the world and his place in it. more…

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