Jan Terry Poet Lyric

Bad Luck Rap

Luck I haven't but skills I do.
If you play my game I'll bury you.
Using my head and not my heart,
I control the game from the start.

I use my mind to chart a course
so, rest assured, you can bet on this horse.
I play to win, never to place;
Determination, that's my ace.

Whether it's cards, checkers or life,
I go for the kill, cut like a knife.
I'm not a poor loser, just a better winner
so, stand aside before your wallet gets thinner.

Never waste money on a game of chance:
a fool's wager in any circumstance.
I don't spend my hard-earned cash
on fools like you, just talking trash.

So, throw those dice or spin that wheel
or scratch that ticket; How does it feel?
Once again you're taken for a ride;
Luck enticed you, then let you slide.

Luck is a con man.
I'm not a big fan.
He'll take all you got
when you think you're hot.

If I bet, then you can bet too
that luck's not around to take his due.
Any luck I've ever had,
It's all been bad.


March 3, 2018

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Gershon Wolf April 19, 2019 at 6:24 PM We (readers) of Poetry Soup are the lucky ones---to get to read great writes like this one, Janece. Nicely done! ~ Gershon

Viv Wigley March 14, 2018 at 3:22 AM A great write, Janece, I was sort of reading it with Johnny Cash's voice. Viv x

Janice Canerdy March 6, 2018 at 5:45 PM Wow! This poem is just what the prompt calls for. This is VERY well- written, Janece! Janice

Charlie Smith March 6, 2018 at 12:27 PM Great Rap cadence Janece, well done...

Silent One March 5, 2018 at 6:59 AM I think we make our own luck, but I feel life is a balance between the two.. Enjoyed your poem Janece..

Line Gauthier March 3, 2018 at 4:05 PM A most pleasant read, Janece. Very well written.