Cheater

deal out the cards
hold them fanned.
put up a guard.
look at your hand.
play the game.
of skill and lies.
were all the same,
with our disguise,
Pound your fist down
stand up
don't make a sound
alcohol in the cup.
drink and drink
you start to change.
look at her and wink.
your deranged.
She has a nice body
and a decent face to.
she wants to get naughty.
and so do you.
lead her back to the hotel.
have a good night.
she left the number for her cell,
what a delight.
Fix your tie.
put your ring back on.
this is your lie:
you were working till dawn.
drive back home real fast.
your wife and kids smiling.
"Daddy, your here, at last!"
your walk to the next room, dialing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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August 5, 2010 at 10:23 AM
awesome write,, enjoyed this one..P.D.
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August 4, 2010 at 7:01 PM
You create the scene so well with your words it is like viewing what is happening on a screen. The poem certainly fits the title, Excellent piece.
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