A Ping Pong Ball

a ping pong ball -
one that is held
tightly in your fingers
you twist it around
to feel the smoothness
to examine the curves

a ping pong ball -
one that you bounce
back and forth
in a game that has
no end, except for
the end of pleasure

a ping pong ball -
one with black scuffs
covering the surface
from the paddle,
from the force
you wield to play

a ping pong ball -
one dipped in paint
black, blue, and purple
blended together
you decided that was
the way it looked better

a ping pong ball -
one that you smash
into the table,
on to the floor
bounce off the walls
push it around

a ping pong ball -
one left on the floor
with a dent and crack
from the game that
it could not play
anymore