Notes About The Poem
Stones Poems Poetry Contest, Sponsor- Oliver McKeithan. Date written: 07/08/2025

Bite Me, Lady Luck


   Doggone it, I used to make a killin' at casinos,
          R o l l i n g sevens; killing em' all softly 
  The way The Rolling Stones kill it on the stage.
 Brimming with confidence, I made my way back, 

      But my Tumblin Dice came up snake eyes.
   "Angie," my so-called "Lady Luck" betrays me.
          Whenever I peek through a window of 
   Golden opportunity, you bet she'll Paint It Black.

     She frowns at me, and loves to remind me,
"You Can't Always Get What You Want."
     She coldly snatches glory  Under My Thumb.
        She tells me my chances of recapturing

My lost mojo are as good as riding Wild Horses.
         Across the open Appalachian badlands,
           Or picking up Honky Tonk Women at
My local Ruby Tuesday restaurant. Gee, thanks!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Goldsmith Avatar
July 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun/wonderful "Bite Me, Lady Luck" write/story. I have been off the computer for a few days. Have a blessed day with your win...........
Ibeh Avatar
July 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Thank you very much, Paula:-)
Mckeithan Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Congrats on your placement in my contest Edward. Like the end.
Ibeh Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thank you very much for the congratulations and my placement, Oliver:-) Most obliged.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Sometimes I get caught upon bolded words but you wrote this smoothly!
Ibeh Avatar
July 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thank you very much, Kim:-)
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace