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Gambler Synonymous

So near so far doesn’t matter Hanging my head in shame Been to the track once more I’m addicted to the flame. I gaze upon fortunes woe Indifferent to my pain Chosen by a path of loss I’m broke, so must abstain. Crumpled up my tickets Flung them down in distain Where they ever worth a penny Dirty filth I curse and blame. Backed into a corner Outlook’s much the same Walls closing in all sides I cry underneath the strain. Wasted another paycheck Gambled away in vain Afraid to face the music I take a different train. Go back to parents house Cannot face my wife again I hate myself I’m disgusting Habitual loser self ordained. My mother makes me dinner Father says I’ve gone insane Why does my family even care Flushed my own down the drain. By David Kavanagh

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Christopher Flaherty

Date: 8/12/2020 6:00:00 PM

Never seen a poor bookmaker Only broken gamblers And there families

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 8/13/2020 5:17:00 PM

Of course they do David Seen all the adverts Set your limits Take a break When its not fun anymore stop Its like telling an alcoholic Only have 1 or 2 Or to a smoker Try give up or smoke less Brilliant such sage advice Show me 1 addict who would describe their addiction as still fun who wouldn't stop if they humanly could. Parasites enablers indeed

David Kavanagh
Date: 8/13/2020 4:12:00 AM

It’s a parasitic practice the gambling business, they want you to become an addict, on par with drug users.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 8/10/2020 7:22:00 AM

A sad, sad tale. Never been much of a gambler myself, but, oh do I love the ponies. Steeplechase especially. xomo

David Kavanagh
Date: 8/10/2020 7:47:00 AM

A sad one indeed super Mo, seen so many families destroyed by it here in Ireland especially in my younger days lucky I stopped before I lost everything, cheers David