End Game
“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.
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.
