The victor triumphing recounts
(lest pride should mar his fame),
“It’s not to win or lose that counts;
it’s how you play the game.”

But losers, when they drown their shame
in truth-provoking *****,
will groan, “**** how you play the game:
it’s whether you win or lose.”


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Cop­yr­igh­­t 2025 by Jon Corelis

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