Baby Will Just Have To Walk Around In Bare Feet

“Baby needs a new pair of shoes”
That is a worn out phrase a lot of gamblers choose.
At most of the craps tables, that’s what I hear.
With their booming voices, I hear it loud and clear.
It comes out of each mouth after the shooter has his point.
They are the noisiest bunch in any gambling joint.
While the dice are hot, they are in seventh heaven.
All their money goes down the drain with a seven.
That’s when the hi-rollers go down to defeat.
Baby will just have to walk around in bare feet.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Fiery Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 11:20 PM
..hummnn the reason why baby will just have to walk....bare feet..u really did it ...gambling has that effect...to make us walk bare feet..lol
Scholtz Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 6:59 PM
Enjoyed this Robert. Elizabeth
Falotico Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Well written piece my friend. Enjoyed
Northeast Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 5:13 PM
You have nailed the atmosphere and the sadness of problem gambling, nicely done Robert, joy to you, Brenda : )
Squyres Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 5:08 PM
I've heard the phrase used on TV shows many times. You've caught the scenes well. Enjoyed
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