To the stranger I met today,
I'm lost in thoughts of what could have been,
If our paths had crossed in a different way,
And our words had flowed like a gentle stream.

Your eyes held secrets, and I felt a spark,
A connection that went beyond the dark,
But societal norms and expectations tight,
Kept us from exploring the unknown light.

A simple "hi" was all I needed to break,
The chains that bind us, the masks we make,
But perhaps you, too, have your own constraints,
And the weight of expectations that you can't explain.

It was nice knowing you, in this fleeting glance,
And I hope our paths will cross again, by chance,
In all positivity, I'll hold onto the thought,
Of what could have been, and what might yet be brought.

Funny how I thought the game ends the moment it reads 'Game Over '

I proceeded to then next level - the sequel I guess

The game where I'm haunted by highlights from the previous one

The game I have to play alone

No team members , no team players
A brutal solo game

I'm in desperate need for a win
But it seems like I'm undeniably losing

I don't want to retake the previous game
Neither do I want to be stuck in this current one

How many levels does it have?
How many injuries do I have to sustain?
How many lives do I even have ?
My energy bar is at its lowest

And if I could
I would totally quit