The game

Another poem

We met, and played in a chance meeting
The next we met my wallet took a beating
Your smug smile and money pile made me a loser sore
If I lose this hand, it may cost my wedding band, and I shown the door
With trembling hand I pick them and see what I get.
Your smug smile will be gone in a way you won't soon forget
I play meek and put all my money in
You place all of yours in as well now let the fun begin
Your house is full and remind me of your skill
But I hold each shiny ace, and your hand can't pay the bill
You in frustration point to the door
I leave with head held high to gamble nevermore

Author's Note

I wrote this In five minutes be kind

Reviews

[poetgurl]

it's very nice, such a fun write. Nicely done

[Jolan H]

Yeah I love writing poetry in the moment

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

wow love this, its so deep, not sure if its about the marriage or gambling or both, but loved it, and be kind yes I will, i write all my poems quickly even the longest ones, so yes be gentle on me too ! thanks loved this

[Cherrie Palmer]

Cute and fun, playing your hand close to the vest. Good timing. You paced the events just right.
I miss playing a little poker. Years ago we would take turns hosting a poker game. Awe to be young again.

[Jolan H]

I wrote a poem called four aces in high school, and it was picked to be in some literary journal for teens. I never did take the ten minutes to type it up because I was too cool

[Cherrie Palmer]

Oh yes the dorky years before we knew what cool was alabout

[Cherrie Palmer]

So did you ever get it published in a journal?

[Jolan H]

No I let it go

[Jolan H]

I did not have a healthy self image

[Cherrie Palmer]

Well it's time to shake free of those shadows. And repeat after me: I am not the sum of my past. But I have purpose and talent worth exploring.
If the past rears its ugly head we'll wack it with a shovel.

[Jolan H]

Thanks girl, I appreciate it. Quick question did that Jay greenstein dude give you his baptism by fire review?

[Cherrie Palmer]

I don't guess so