And boys don't play games

You initiate the game
You do the chase
You throw the bait

I watch and occasionally play along
I run and sometimes hide
I ignore the line

Eventually the bait gets taken
And suddenly the game comes to a halt
Instead of going forward, it starts to slow down

I am puzzled, frustrated and annoyed
You decide that the game has gone too far
Far beyond your comfort zone

And I'm told boys don't play games.