Remember how when you were little, how much you enjoyed playing little games

They were always fun because if you lost, your friends were the ones to blame

Sad thing is...that as we get older...sometimes we have the urge to play again

But this time it's not just with your friends...it's with real women and real men.

As adults, the consequences are graver, so you have to proceed with care

Whenever you play a game with someone else...you ALWAYS have to be fair.

To become a full-fledged player, you have to give it your all every step of the way.

And though you don't know who will win...you've got to open up your heart to begin to play.

For, to embark on a new journey together, you've got to be more than a "fairweather friend"

You've got to stick through the ups and downs, the bullshit and run-arounds, and still be there in the end.

I don't trust anyone to play the game with their whole heart...because I don't do it myself

Why? Because I feel that no one else can truly know my value or internal wealth

Therefore, I hold back at every step...scared of what things I can't foresee

Afraid that once I let my guard down, he'll take advantage of me in need.

What game is this? The game of life...what other game is there to play?

This is the game where you roll the dice...and try to be the best we can be everyday.

But the whole time I'm playing this game, questions fill my head that I can't quiet down.

Such as what does he really want and is he just trying to give me the run-around?

Is he telling me the truth? Is he lying? How am I supposed to know?

That's the funny thing about adult games...you have no idea who's fake and who's "fa sho"

Who's real? Who's not? And who's just biding their time?

Is it me? Is it you? Or are we, in fact, truly intertwined?

If you said yes, I'm wouldn't believe you...because we've only known each other a short time.

And though I can wish with all my heart, you're still nowhere close to being mine.

So where does that leave us? Nowhere...which is exactly where we began.

Because to believe in you...the way I want to...it's gotta be part of God's plan.

But the games we play now are realer than anything I've ever known...

And because this is real, I've got to keep more control...

Of myself, my feelings, and whatever this is supposed to be...

Because I am the only one to blame if I lose this game...

And that's the harshest reality.