Rules

Rules. Ever wonder who sets them, he or she,

fair or foul? Whether game or in another realm

of make believe or reality.

Rules, whatever they are meant to achieve,

we are dictated to follow.

I would like to confront the makers and breakers

face-to-face.

Sometimes I find I have the need for answers,

why is it that I am required by law to comply?

Give me a good solid rational, I plead. I need to know why?

Who wins or loses according to the rules? Is there either

a rhyme or reason which applies?

I implore you, why? Give me a calculable means of measured

logic exercised.

Is it a matter of aces over jacks in hand, or a 7/11 roll

of the dice?

Besides, who in hell made the rule, 70 miles per hour is as fast

as I am allowed to drive? (The speedometer indicates

capabilities up to 120 mph).

There is no speed limit in Germany on the Autobahn

where some clain fewer people die.

So smarty pants, I’d really like to know who’s the

wise guy or gal in charge around here?

I need answers and someone to blame for these

unconscionable games being played?

If the rule that a symphony is required to have three

movements applies, then why is it I sit atop the pot

high and dry on any given day as I struggle and strain

to have just one?

Who’s to blame for that? I need to know. I plead for

an answer, why?

Sometimes I find prune juices helps, symphonies

not so much.

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Chris Hanch 4-5-2020