Brace For Impact

I never thought of love as a game of chance Only that we were forever bound by romance Didn't think it was a gamble to fall in love with you until the interest on my losses quickly began to accrue I intended to play the hand that I was dealt but nothing eased the grieving and pain I felt I didn't see it coming. I didn't hear thunder's roar. No time to brace myself from being swept offshore Fate shuffled the deck, and you got the joker, A wild card you used as if we were playing poker Your actions made me falter, wobbly and unsteady but to walk away from you? For that, I was not ready I'd already thrown my ante upon the table and kept playing the game as long as I was able but I had no seat belt to buckle; no life vest found I couldn't prevent myself from crashing to the ground I was unprepared to lose; no time to be braced against grief and heartache with which I was faced The stakes were much too high. Should I raise or fold? I said, "I'm all in." No longer was I willing to be controlled. I braced myself when you replied, "I'll call." Never did I think I'd feel so vulnerable or small, Despite the odds, I steeled myself to see your hand, but what I saw was fear in your eyes once mine was fanned. You tried to bluff me with just a pair of kings. If you felt the need to win, take my wedding rings You're nothing but a loser, and I'll have the last word. I've won back my heart before more sorrow was incurred. You better brace your ego, now that you're alone, reaping calamity and regret from seeds you've sown. Love should never be a gambling game that people play. Your betrayal impacted my life, but I survived to walk away. June 6th, 2022 This or That, Vol 12 Contest Sponsored by Edward Ibeh ***********************