Rain and Games

Rain and games go hand-in-hand.
Monopoly, Scrabble, Candyland
Never mind if one can’t read.
Gamma’s there to fill the need.


Here’s the thing with ones so young,
Playing games to have some fun.
Learning that we all can’t win,
Losing happens now and then.


At four years old, Sis got upset,
Fueled by winning above all else.
Now she’s five; it’s okay,
Other players can seize the day.


As for Bubba, he can’t wait,
Ready to participate.
Now he’s four and wants to win,
It looks like ‘Here we go again.’


Pick a game and choose it wisely,
Candyland will do quite nicely.
Take a seat and pay attention
Did Gamma forget to mention…


The object of the game is simple,
Colorful paths for plastic people.
Cards with shapes to guide each move,
Curvy curves and tiny grooves.  


Draw a card to see who’s first,
Gamma prays for no outbursts.
They made it through without squabble.
Onward, upward at full throttle.


Sis goes first and draws a card,
Double squares, two moves, not hard.
Bubba’s next and breathes in slow,
Wondering how far he’ll go.


Picks the card with a cupcake,
Catapults him to first place.
Gam awaits Sis’ reaction,
Will it be dissatisfaction?


Sis looks up; all is well,
The big girl smiles; Gam exhales.
“It’s okay,” says Sis and grins,
“It’s just a game. I won’t always win.”


Gamma’s turn is uneventful,
Move two squares and keep it simple.
Players race without hassle,
Aiming for the rainbow castle.


No surprise, Bubba wins,
Sis is the second to slide in.
Gam is third. That's last, you know.
Keep it moving, on with the show. 


For game two, Sis is the winner,
Bubba starts to pout and whimper.
He is four so was Sis last year,
An observation is quite clear.


With aging comes understanding,
Win or lose, life’s demanding.
If you’re second, third, or last,
Try again and have a blast.

Gamma and Grands are playing Monopoly. It’s a game of finance that can’t be played sloppily. It’s a bit of luck and a roll of the dice. Play for hours and hours with no handheld device.
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Monopoly is the next game in line,
Kids never played; it should be fine.
Who’s the banker? Time to decide,
The one who counts to 105.


Once agreed, set up the board.
Select a figure and award,
Dollar bills to each player,
Properties and houses will come later.


Once again it’s time to choose who’s first,
Grab the dice, shake, and disperse.
The highest number starts the game,
Car, dog, and barrel are all claimed.


Land on a property that’s available
Same-color squares make it capable
To purchase houses or hotels
Raise the rent and tip the scales.


Play continues for an hour or two,
They all pass go ‘Yahoo.'
Bubba gets restless, can’t sit still,
Maybe it’s time to cut a deal.


Gam counts money for each player
It’s been fun with lots of layers
Money, Go to jail, and Community chest
New board games are the best!
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Place the games neatly in each box,
Pieces, cards, boards, and tops.
All were happy they got to play,
Waiting for the next rainy day.