Winning
- Hannah L
- Dec 19, 2024
- 2 min read
In the hush of the night, the screen aglow
The hours sink, but time moves slow
A labyrinth of pixels, a digital quest
A gauntlet run, put to the test
Each level fought with fleeting breath
Each for a dance with virtual death
Frustration mounts as shadows creep
Stolen moments, stolen sleep
Joystick trembling, palms so tight
Hope rekindles with morning light
And on the brink of giving in
A spark ignites – the chance to win
The final boss, the climax near
Heartbeats drum, banished in fear
With nimble moves and strategy
The screen erupts in victory
A euphoric, primal roar
Echoes off the bedroom floor
No greater joy, no sweeter theft
Than the conquest finally met
It’s not mere pixels, not just a game
But a triumph that sears the brain
A rush that rivals life’s most grand
A high that only few can understand
In that moment, supreme and pure
The world fades, addiction’s cure
And though the struggle starts once more
That fleeing bliss is worth the war
Most of us love playing games, and most of us don't take it too seriously. However, there are a few of us that likely play too much, actually having an addiction. Those games that are difficult to win, the feeling you get after spending sometimes months trying to pass, gives you the same euphoric feeling that a hit of cocaine would. Bear with me here. Our brains are doing the same thing. While different and less intense, the feeling of winning keeps you coming back for more gaming. The feeling of winning to me, is better than sex, but that's probably because sex has never really been enjoyable to me. I just felt like writing a poem about my games, as I've recently beat a game I spent a good amount of time trying to pass. :)
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