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Five Card Stud

“Okay, the game is five card stud, you got that over there bud?” “Yeah, I got it, don't worry about me. You should be more worried about your money.” The cards are dealt and hands are played, but my chips are starting to fade. They look at me and laugh at mine. “Don't worry it will happen all in good time.” The men to my left and right folded down. “So you still think I'm a joke in this town?” His temper is starting to turn hot. “There's a lot of money in that pot.” He looked at me and stared real hard. I look back and say “I only need one card.” He passes it to me, “so you feeling frisky? You'll lose your wallet and drown in that whiskey.” He leaned in, “so what's your call, you in?” “My call is I'm all in and I'm going to win. There is over a thousand dollars in there. Call me, I can't even beat a pair.” He slams his cards down, “I'm out. I had a pair, what did you have,” he began to shout I leaned forward and slowly flip my cards staring through my shades. “I have a ten, jack, queen, king all hearts and this last card, a three of spades.” “I said one pair could beat me, but you don't have the right stuff, Like I said, it will all come back to me, just waiting to catch your bluff. Well thank you all, you've been the most kind women I've ever met. Here's a tip, don't lean in you do that when you bluff. Thanks again ladies, I have to jet.”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 6/8/2011 10:48:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Paula's "Pick A Card"contest Chris. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/7/2011 8:11:00 AM
Very nice write Chris...Congrats on your win.
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Date: 6/6/2011 9:21:00 PM
Matt, yours was one of the very best in the contest. I expected to see it higher. But congratulations on the winners' circle down here with old crazy eight. SO where are you?? Haven't heard from you for a short while. I guess you told me you were gonna be busy. HOpe things are going great!
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Date: 6/6/2011 9:30:00 AM
Very clever social statement in your poem, Chris. Speaks so eloquently of human behavior, especially deception. You didn't even need the Ace of Hearts to beat this fella. Congratulations on your win in Paula's contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/6/2011 8:19:00 AM
Congrats Chris on your exciting win in Paula's contest with this unique write .. luv the flow..enjoy with luv..
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Date: 5/26/2011 1:57:00 PM
Hey, you sound like someone who really knows their cards.Unlike me, who only knows games like Uno and spit. haha. Oh and go fish and crazy 8. this is very well told!!
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Date: 5/26/2011 12:23:00 PM
I liked the story but had trouble with the rhythm and rhythm is important in my opinion. Mike
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