11.2.11

Backgammon


Two blonde kids on a rooftop
  in Brooklyn
play all day afternoon, just
  competing
for first-prize. If a roll of
  the dice means
That I win, or I lose, then
  the hell with
it. I played an unfair game,
  and so did
you. Together we strove for
  the glory
of sweet victory over
  each other.

You were crowned in the end with
  the laurel
leaves. You dedicate your win
  to Fortune.
You played well but are modest
  and cunning.
By chance, Fortune is watching;
  she’s pleased with
the outcome of the contest:
  whatever
it was going to be, did
  just happen.
I took part, and I lost, but
  I played well.

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