Dizzy, Dizzy

Many people have seen him 
But no one knows his name 
That easy-walking white haired man 
Whose made his claim to fame 

One day in a casino 
He wagered up a bet 
And put a hundred dollar bill 
On seven in roulette 

He won on number seven 
And he built himself a stack 
Then he went to play some cards 
And he won playing black-jack 

A drunkard fool most his life 
Now sober twenty years 
He hasn't had a single drink 
At least, that's what he swears 

He's been from place to place 
And he's made his claim to fame 
He's a solitaire aficionado man 
Still, no one knows his name 


Bring A Character To Life Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Richard Lamoureux 
9-4-2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Hamilton Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 10:51 PM
Congrats Charles on an impressive write and win!
Mcgee Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 7:59 AM
Congrats on your top win!
Lamoureux Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 12:39 AM
Just what I was looking for Charles. Congrats and thanks for entering my contest.
Roper Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 8:58 PM
Congratulations on this fictional write, Charles. I bet his been kid out to the casinos for winning to much. Hugs Eve
May Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 6:48 PM
Congrats on your top win Charles..
Laurie Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 6:30 PM
G'day Charles … great to read with simple but honest lines that make a pleasure to read on a topic that's unusual, but interesting indeed - well done Charles - Lindsay
Michael Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 4:36 AM
I wish it was my name...I can do with a break like that...A wonderful write...
Williams Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 8:16 PM
Oh, good luck in the contest and a fave ....Maria Hugs
Williams Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 8:15 PM
Wow, you certainly know how to set the scene. I was captivated from start to finish, the mark of a good story teller leaving the reader wanting more. Now I want to know his name. Is there a sequel?....Maria Hugs
Dietrich Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 5:35 PM
gosh, I am really impressed. I could not quite grasp enough about him to understand what to say about him, so I did not do the challenge. I Love how you did this. It's REALLY good.
Dietrich Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 5:34 PM
so where were you when you could see Alice Cooper on the interstate? Do you live in the states? Let me see your poem now.
Onclaud Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 3:14 PM
enticed by the unfolding of your character's life and his anonymity, charles!... great job; huggs
Cunningham Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 2:58 PM
A man of mystery for sure Charlie, well written. Good luck. Tom
Adams Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 10:40 AM
i like the life you gave him, and the mystery that is still within the lines... to go from rags to riches, as an unknown, though i would want to hide my wealth too....good one Charlie :) hugs
Romios Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 10:24 AM
A character indeed brought to life. It's entirely possible he has been sober that long! People can be 60 years sober if they follow AA. Some cannot. He sounds interesting, not strange at all. Why do we keep morally judging people That's God''s job. We all have faults except for the righteous ones who, of course, have none? Ya, I bet.)) Spumoni Huugsm Pamagiota
Mcgee Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 8:40 AM
a wonderful character you made and still no one knows his name. Love it.
Messina Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 8:54 AM
Thank you so much Jeanne, for your inspirational comments. Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 8:30 AM
You have indeed brought a character to life!
Messina Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 8:33 AM
Thank you, Kim. :)
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