Life's a Lottery

Out she comes
A smile of anticipation
Lighting her face
Neatly folding that slip of white paper
And tucking it away 
In the usual pocket of her purse
To stay there 
Until the day of the draw
When her numbers could make
Her dreams come true
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Laurie Avatar
September 29, 2021 at 11:05 PM
Hello denis ... and most players that win only get small change, but that keeps us coming back with hope in our hearts - thanks denis - Lindsay
Bruce Avatar
September 30, 2021 at 2:06 AM
Thank you for your comment, Lindsay. It is much appreciated
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