Bless the Losers

His luck depends on the roll of the dice.
For most of the night, they are cold as ice.
A twelve, three, or two, crapping out is nothing new.
Seven and eleven naturals are overdue.
Everything is the same in this sleazy joint.
A seven out usually follows the establishment of a point.
His luck is so bad, his situation is so sad.
He has lost just about everything he had.
Money talks in this place, and it says “goodbye”.
Nevertheless, the sucker will be back for another try.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Fraser Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Yep, many a roll makes or breaks the player/s. Nice rhyme Robert....:)
Buggs Avatar
January 28, 2011 at 5:14 PM
Great write I enjoyed word.
Green Avatar
January 28, 2011 at 10:08 AM
a good verse to show individuals that losers are made not born
Brown Avatar
January 28, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Stopping by to say hello and let you I enjoyed reading your poetry today Robert. I am in the process of packing up to move in a couple weeks so not much time for one on one. I will be stopping by when I can. Have a wonderful weekend and keep your pen flowing. Love and blessings, Carol
Inka Avatar
January 27, 2011 at 10:59 PM
Been there!! And ill be back again Im sure. Nice poem, bad memories lol
Radke Avatar
January 27, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Yes. That seems to be the way for those playing at life through the roll of the dice, doesn't it. Good write, Robert. Love, Deb
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January 27, 2011 at 2:18 PM
Awesome write Robert.. luv this so much ..and yes am from New Jersey ..but leaving for Pro Bowl in Hawaii tomorrow if we can get out .. the shore here only got rain.. we got a Nor Easter snowstorm luv.. need some dice to chase this weather away..haha..
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