Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and Ladders

 

Some of us

Have already been to hell… and back

While some of us

Are merely shadows

Some of us

Refuse to play such games

So when the night

Comes down to taunt me

I will leave you

To your beloved Snakes and ladders

 

Author's Note

Nothing of any particular note for reviewers

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, some of us have been to hell and back....but the experience may also have helped us come out of those shadows...and live our lives in the sharpest light we can find.
j.

[Neville]

True words indeed...Thank you jacob..........

[Ghost]

Sounds like a new board game, but as I hate snakes, I think I will pass... Thanks for sharing

[Neville]

Sometimes passing is the most sensible decision a guy or a Ghost can make..Nice one my friend....

[Stella Armour]

climbing up only to be knocked down again, time after time..... games for children .

[Neville]

and often lessons learnt in the playground or play room can be carried forward into adulthood....Thank you Stella, always appreciated........Neville

[Stella Armour]

always a pleasure..

[barleygirl]

Most of all, I love the way you replace "ropes" with "snakes" for the name of this old school board game -- very imaginative! I'm envious of your ability to remember such distant childhood mementos, plus playfully crafting this game board concept into a universal life observation. I've hunkered up a few ladders & slid down some snakes myself a time or two! *wink! wink!* Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

Thank you Margie, your visits are always so much appreciated and never yet have they failed to leave a smile on this old face.........

[barleygirl]

Better than resting b***h face! *wink! wink!*

[Neville]

I thoroughly enjoyed RBF as soon as the boondocks had fully recovered..............Nug Wink...

[Hebe]

Food for thought..... Great write!

[Neville]

Why thank you so very much Hebe, many thanks for taking a peek, I assure you tis appreciated.........Neville

[Mrudula Rani]

I always get the feeling
that there is a lot more
than what I grasp
from your cleaver poems
they leave me pondering for ever!

This is brilliant writing!

[Neville]

I am truly lost for words dear poet........Neville

[Mrudula Rani]

Eu digo com muito carinho. Uma abraço.

[Neville]

And I say the same to you & with much affection too...........

[sette]

when i was young i used to enjoy playing this game for the reason that if i reach up to 100 means no more snakes and that i am in heaven. it was later that i realized that the snakes and ladders is not only a game but more than that it is first step towards learning what morality and ethics are.