If It's Just A Game



Scores are kept for trophies. Winners make brand-name.
What can be the whoopees if it's just a game?

Scores are kept for glory. Winners make fierce flame.
What can be the story if it's just a game?

Scores are kept for headlines. Winners make strong aim.
What can be the high-signs if it's just a game?

Scorers are kept for stardom. Winners make great fame.
What can be the yum-yum if it's just a game?

Scores are kept for repeats Winners make the same.
What can be the conceits if it's just a game?

Scores are kept for photos. Winners make freeze frame.
What can be the kudos if it's just a game?

Scores are kept for seasons. Winners make whole claim.
What can be the reasons if it's just a game?
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Submitted on February 05, 2010

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AA AA AA AA AA AA AA
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 683
Words 132
Stanzas 7
Stanza Lengths 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2

Wallace Dean LaBenne

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