Battling Addiction

I feel my luck will change if I give it one more try. However, this is something my peers will deny. A jackpot awaits if I push a button or pull a lever. I have lost a lot of money. It cannot go on forever. To make more wagers, I am ready and able. Perhaps I will recover my losses at the table. No, that is nonsense. I will lose more money. Just giving these avaricious operators my assets is not funny. Deep down inside, I must tell myself “no”. I find it difficult to stay out of a casino. Yes, these stately pleasure domes have me hooked. If I keep playing, then the golden goose is cooked.
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March 10, 2013 at 9:03 PM
ROBERT, :-) CONGRATULATIONS in Anne's "Battling Addiction" contest.. I think very highly of Miss Anne, take care~ LINDA
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March 8, 2013 at 11:26 AM
Congrats on your win :)
Jones Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 7:34 PM
Congratulations Robert.
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February 25, 2013 at 8:03 PM
Aye! Very clever rhymes here. My grandparents are addicted to gambling. Perhaps I should show them this poem to scare um hahah Just kidding. Liked it! Always, Laura
A  Avatar
February 25, 2013 at 4:55 PM
ha, love the ending. hope your love changes~SKAT
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February 21, 2013 at 3:58 AM
There is no happiness in a cacino ....... Money is not happiness, Robert. - Well-written. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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February 20, 2013 at 11:43 PM
I like it especially your cooked goose
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