play-a-round

her life is everywhere -

she is a ping pong ball.

she has hit every possible corner.

whatever, though, she enjoys it - 

she enjoys herself.

his life is nowhere -

he is a bowling ball.

he lamely rolls into the gutters.

whatever, though, he wallows in it-

he wallows in himself.

their life is somewhere -

together they are a billiards ball.

the ultimate compromise - hitting edges and rolling into pockets.

whatever, though, they love it-

they love each other's self.

and the game says that no one 

can possibly pass their pool table by

without playing-a-round; take a shot. shoot.