Robert Pettit Poet Rhyme

Clip Joints

You can give up that nasty habit if you try.
Just think of all the things your money will buy.
Each one of those houses is a den of debauchery.
They are clip joints just out to get your money.
When you dump at the tables or feed the machines,
the end result is usually some egregious scenes. 
If you win, consider it a loan at the time.
You will return to pay back every nickel and dime.
Being broke is where most adventures will lead.
The house takes advantage of the weakness called greed.
Greed is the deadliest of the seven deadly sins.
In the long run, only the house is the one who wins.

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Maxeen Dennis February 2, 2012 at 3:36 AM love it!

Andrea Dietrich February 1, 2012 at 9:29 PM good one about the evils of gambling. my brother in law got into it and now he has left his family in ruin and lost his job .The whole family is suffering all for his addiction to this terrible thing!

Elizabeth Wesley February 1, 2012 at 3:25 PM Forgot to rate it and needs to go to my favs! :)

Ilene Bauer February 1, 2012 at 3:25 PM very true and well-said. too bad a poem can'at change someone's bad habits!

Elizabeth Wesley February 1, 2012 at 3:23 PM You are right on all counts Robert, some must live in poverty from this addiction and your words are a timely warning for an evil that just never pays. The rhythm and rhyme are perfectly done by the way and thanks for your good wishes! Luv, Lizzie