All In, All Gone

I said just this once, Just one more game. But the more that I gave, The more it pulled me in. Every spin of the reel, Every light on the wheel, Held a promise so real, That I couldn't feel. I watched numbers blur, Felt time slip away, Betting on tomorrow, Losing today. In the glow of the screen, I chased a bright lie, As the winnings grew thin, And the losses ran high. I told myself "quit," But the pull was too strong, The hope of a win, Dragged me along. Now I'm tangled in regret, A web I can't break, A jackpot of losses, And more than just stakes. If I could turn back, If I could rewind, I'd trade every chance, To find peace of mind.