Puzzle Piece Poker

He’s Brother Bluff

She’s Lady Luck

And I’m bit of both.

 

Still, we’ll sit for hours

Four flipped up,

Three turned down,

Betting puzzle pieces

And relishing in rose tea.

 

Strained faces struggle…

Resolved, remain relaxed.

Though a fiery faced flush

Might make one motion

In piercing, petulant pride;

 

The real royal gem

Is insight inside and

Outward, observing them.

Author's Note

I have been having a bit of writers block. Comments? Suggestions?

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

Holy alliteration!!! you have me over here just giggling... wahooooo!!! you KNEW I would like this one ma'am.. I also LOVE poker, so two of my favorite things.. it was playful and yet, slightly meaningful... The last stanza is my favorite... One suggestion, I would leave the "a" out of the first line.. nicely done ma'am.. I enjoyed:)

[Ashira Macy]

Haha, I had a feeling this might be your cup of tea. Poker is definitely a ton of fun. And you are right, that "a" definitely doesn't belong there. Thank you so much April!

[Briana O'Connor]

For someone having writers block you sure to get some pretty good ideas during the blockage. This one was a bit hard for me to follow, but that's probably because I don't know anything about cards. The idea is nifty though.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much! It would be a bit difficult to follow without a bit of familiarity with poker, so no worries. =)

[C. Rose]

This reminds me of learning to play poker with my siblings in my grandparent's den. I sat on the ragged carpet, we all squeezed in around a coffee table and bet taffy and nerds.

Thanks for sharing, I especially like the hook

[Ashira Macy]

Haha, that is the best way to learn. So glad you liked it!

[RubyOmma]

I really like the first stanza, "And I'm a bit of both" Also I like the last stanza too and the images of betting puzzle pieces! Thanks for sharing, I think it's really good!

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you kindly Ruby, I am glad you liked it!

[Igarin]

Interesting look on poker...

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you Igarin.

[ANM]

Very well written conjured up the hard bitten poker players very well!!

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much!

[ANM]

You are very welcome!

[Hawk Flight]

A very fasinating piece. I enjoyed reading thank you for sharing

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much my friend!

[hardeep sabharwal]

Nice and enjoyable reading. :)

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you!

[Eve Ola]

enjoyable read.. last part is my favorite :)

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much!

[Rita L. Sev]

Great alliterative flow, Ashira - doesn't feel like writer's block to me! This was an enjoyable read!

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you so much Rita!