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# End Game
- URL: https://dianaludwick.com/end-game/
- Published: 2026-06-15T17:16:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-15T17:16:00.000Z
- Description: “End Game,” an observation of the self-defeating outcomes of hatred towards others. Written Monday, June 15, poem 166 in a series of 365 poems written by Diana Ludwick in 2026. Photo, "All Fun And Games" an assortment of vintage toys, by Diana Ludwick (c) 2026.
- Author: Diana Ludwick
- Tags: 2026 Poetry Challenge, Homage, Poems, Rants, Reminiscing, Are you OK?, Belittle, Bitter Fruits, Carve, Crush, Damage, Destroy, Dignity, Elixir, End Game, Erase, Flesh, Game, Help, June, Monday, Questions, Trust, #Migrated-1792872215677, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-24 20:03

To what end  
Do you win  
When you crush  
When you vanquish  
When you destroy  
When you erase  
  
To what end  
Do you prosper  
When you belittle  
When you carve through flesh  
Tear down trust  
Deter and damage  
Rip away at dignity  
  
To what end  
Do you prosper  
When you inject yourself  
With such bitter fruits?  
  
I hope you find  
the healing you need  
Because beating me up  
Is not the elixir you seek.