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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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