Good Game

I met a fellow yesterday

He was grinnin' brighter than the sun

He said he was my father

Said I was his son

I said, sir

I haven’t seen my father in 25 years

So you must be mistaken

He grinned some more and laughed

Said pass the eggs and bacon

You should be thinking of the future son

And all the life you have to live

Sir I don’t know who you are

Or who you think I am

But my father and my mother left 25 years ago

And I’ve been beaten down and broken for the last 15

So this strange man, he got mad at me

For saying such harsh words

And then some other folks who claimed to be my “family”

They chided me as well

Well I’m so sorry “father”

Then I turned to my “family”

And well, you’re right I should be ashamed

Shame on me!

I snapped my fingers and clicked my heels

POOF!

There goes my distrust of women!

POOF!

There goes my distrust of men!

POOF!

There goes my self-hatred

Well! Boy Oh boy!

Now I love myself, I have parents and a family!

People don’t take advantage of me!

And gosh darn it, I sure am swell!

Golly gee, thanks guys!

Boy I wish I knew that sooner!

Why didn't you tell me before that everything is my fault!

Why couldn't you remind me that I've caused all my problems!

Why didn't you tell me before that you're blameless and perfect?

Huh....never thought a child could abandon his parents

Guess I was wrong, thanks for reminding me I was the monster all along!

Boy do I love you for telling me everything has always been my fault and I'm just insane!

Boy you sure are a perfect “family”!

Who needs authenticity and genuine connection with human beings

When I could just be judged and shamed!

Are we good? Did we get the shot?

That's a wrap fellas, we can go home.

All we gotta do now

Is run out the clock

Let's see how fast we can get through this game

It's a rental anyway

Damn thing...