The players.

The players.

Around the card table

gambling;

uncertainty always played its hand

as did

choice,

badluck,

luck,

loss,

hope,

and indecision.

on leaving the table,

unfortunately quit

was always late

to intervene.

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

aint it the truth ... sad day when the federal government of the United States of America became involved in the numbers racket :( tho this certainly applies sound wisdom for all the players left anonymous ... :((
E.

[andrew mitchell]

indeed ,yes E It is happening here in the corruption stakes.

[Einstein Noodle]

the corruption stakes oh my ...sounds as a good title for your sequel to this sir ;)

[Pryde Foltz]

The wisdom found in the words of Kenny Rogers ... life is sort of a gamble. Clever piece, Andrew:)

[andrew mitchell]

thank you pryde for your kind words

[softlyfall]

My great grandfather was a gentleman train gambler... until somebody shot him. I am certain your poem hits reality right between the eyes.
Simple truth, really good.

[andrew mitchell]

thank you for your words softly

[Elmarie]

Clever as always. Love your ideas. :) EL

[andrew mitchell]

thank you elmarie