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Dizzy Hes That Guy

Saunters along, nonchalance Dimpled craggy chin, cracks a wrinkled grin eye slits that see beneath, within casino cards, in his jacket coat his past, a lot said and wrote whiskey drinks, smoke filled rooms pallid, dubious men, the mark, fate looms poker face that smile beguiles “Frank the Devils Croupier” deft hands, cards flew across the table they all did fall, to card magic his taipan strikes, fast and slick was coined get “Dizzy” legendary Texas Holdems sudden death High rollers, anxieties shallow breaths Turn card, tails flick, fat cats wile then wait fish and whales swim through the losers gate So the millionaires did agree to pay Frank royally retirement from the game So if your up for a yarn do stop At “Get Dizzy I’m All In” Coffee Shop drinking taipan coffee shots, he’s that guy smiles at people walking by Entered “Bring a Character to Life” Poetry Contest Sponsor: Richard Lamourex Dated 25/08/2019 Placed 3rd with thanks

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Date: 9/8/2019 8:19:00 AM
Love the coffee shop name! Wonderful job Georgia. Congrats on your podium finish.
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Georgia Kereopa
Date: 10/16/2019 2:34:00 PM
Thanks Jeanne
Date: 9/8/2019 12:58:00 AM
You brought him to life. Congrats and thanks for entering my contest.
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Date: 8/26/2019 5:27:00 PM
Heh, Dizzy grows flesh. I bet Richard will like it. I do)
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Georgia Kereopa
Date: 8/26/2019 5:55:00 PM
Kurt, thanks mate. fond memories of drinking, playing poker and 8 ball in smokey rooms.
Date: 8/25/2019 9:14:00 AM
The rhythm and flow of this draw a reader in with the first lines. Very Good. Sheer Terror
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Georgia Kereopa
Date: 8/26/2019 7:13:00 AM
thanks for visiting ST and feedback

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