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Game of Shame

The ringing of the bells Are putting me through hell Maxi bets are on But they're singing the wrong song Forty dollars in "I want some free spins" Now the food monies gone in "Why did I have to sin !" The funds are going down I can not hear that sound The jackpot going off Pick the kids up or not ? They should be OK I'll only be ten minutes away There's no room for my mood I need to get food approved It's empty inside, the cupboards that once thrived All for that game I shouldn't have played The kids are suffering, yet another day My insanity is thin Reality sinks in I can't seem to pass This addiction that has last I wish I could fight it Set a match, and light it Ashes to dust It has to be a must Get rid of this game That makes me feel ashamed ...

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Skat A

Date: 5/10/2015 10:51:00 AM

Liana :) Congratulations on having your poem featured this Mothers Day. SKAT love

Liana Te Pou
Date: 5/11/2015 4:03:00 PM

Hi :-) WOW that is awesome!! Thank you so much..

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/5/2015 2:38:00 PM

I lost so much to this game of shame, Liana, I agree, it is a sin. I felt it everytime I was there. I had no control. Love the poem. :):):), A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends @-> LINDA <-@

Liana Te Pou
Date: 5/5/2015 3:41:00 PM

Thank you. This poem was based on my past life many years ago. Fortunately, I gained the control back and have never looked back. :-)

Skat A

Date: 5/5/2015 1:59:00 PM

Liana, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Liana Te Pou
Date: 5/5/2015 3:36:00 PM

Hi ... Thank you for the warm welcome.I'm so new to this but it's exciting. Look forward to reading more, learning more and writing more. :-)