The Romance Game Played and Lost

About the Book

“The Romance Game: Played And Lost” is an adult-themed collection of poems. In an age of social networks and relationship websites, love can happen across vast distances. One never knows who one meets and falls for. “The Romance Game: Played And Lost” deals with one such relationship. In the beginning (“Hiding Beauty” and “Trophy Girl”) the attraction is mutual, and the pursuit relentless (“Flowers for the Lady” and “Conquest In The Midwest”). Next come the excitement and euphoria of new love (“You’re I My Head”), followed by the excesses of limitless gratification (“O, Gena Porny, How I Know You”). Eventually, as the two individuals discovered the limits of their ability to meet each other’s non-sexual needs (limited by his religiosity) things begin to fall apart; and when the end becomes apparent (“Love, In Desperation”) she decides to take what she could (“Nightmare”). All this stated in rhyme, and with rhythm. “The Romance Game: Played And Lost” is an entertaining yet moving anthology of the pains and gains of romance. The collection of poems fascinatingly captures the many emotions (from a male perspective) of falling in and out of love. From the empathetic “A Helping Hand”, to the harsh “Nightmare”, the collection covers the full range of emotions possible in a tumultuous affair. In an age of social networks and relationship websites, love can happen across vast distances. One never knows who one meets and falls for. The collection of poems in “The Romance Game: Played And Lost” tells the story one such relationship. Beginning with mutual attraction, the story progresses thru the pursuit, to the excitement and euphoria of new love, to the excesses of limitless gratification, only to end in heart break. All this told in rhyme, and with rhythm.

About the Author

James A. Carter is an engineer by profession. This collection of poems, his first publishing effort, covers his experiences in the dating scene. He is currently working on a collection of short stories. You may connect with Mr. Carter on Facebook, or contact him at piorvik@yahoo.com.