Joker

Even jokers can pull an ace

The deck was never the same 
When the Joker pulled and ace 
In the worlds cruel and cynical embrace 
They still tried to put to shame 
What already had a painted face 

The mockers stood amazed 
When the Joker rose above them all 
He bowed and gave a cheerful call 
As the Queen trembled in fits of rage
And burned her ivory hall 

The gambler stacks the deck against himself 
Fifty two chances for one more mistake 
But a Joker in the deck may yet pull an ace 
But a plastic smile may never tell 
For it's just a painted face

Reviews

[Lexi]

This reminds me of Alice in Wonderland slightly, I enjoyed it overall. The meaning was slightly hopeful and at the same time showed a distrust, which gave an excellent twist. Be careful of the two repeated 'but's in the second stanza. It takes away from the general flow.

[Josh Anderson]

I had never even considered Alice and Wonderland, but I do see the similarities...interesting. And a good catch! And thank you for the review, I'll try and be more fluid with my writing in the future!

[Lexi]

No problem haha, I really enjoyed reading it :)

[Josh Anderson]

I'm glad:)