Casinos Calling

With their flashing lights
And enticing bells
Hustle and bustle
Excitement abounds
Heart a'thumping rhythm
And music fast-paced
Loud speakers blaring
Machines everywhere:
Look into my eyes
You are hypnotized
It’s only money
Can’t take it with you
Deposit right here

Around and around
So goes the charade
The lure of the beast
The call of the snare



AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Leiser Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 3:35 PM
You e captured the atmosphere of casinos very well in tour poem, Line! Enjoyed. :)
Gauthier Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 6:43 PM
Thanks, Laura. Much appreciated.
Gentile Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 9:32 AM
You certainly have captures the essence of casinos perfectly. They hold no illusion for me ( fortunately) and it amazes me how folks throw their money away Good Luck xxxoo
Gauthier Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 6:41 PM
Thanks, Mike. Ain't that the truth!
Dietrich Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 1:21 AM
Line, I can really relate to this one, but to me it's not a lure. My husband and i went to Wendover, Nevada a few times and after a few times, it just gets very boring . I see all the people sitting in a daze at the machines, wasting all their money. It makes you feel kind of dirty to even be there. Yet there are folks losing their homes and families by allowing this in their lives. you painted the picture of it well.
Gauthier Avatar
January 4, 2018 at 7:07 AM
How true and sad to watch as an 'outsider' when that lure doesn't work on us. So many types of addiction. I'm happy with my poetry addiction.
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