Erika Koenig-Workman

The game of love


The volley in our game rises falls game over it crushes me


I look for the ball

It fell out of court


Someone decidedly removed it

Put it away without telling me


I see no ball I announce an end


No—No this cannot be

I return to the court


You say I’ve broken the rule

Where is the referee


He’s given us free reign

We on the sidelines remain

Quizzical crying foul


How will this be played