Robert Heemstra Poet Sonnet

Lottery Blues

lottery fever is hitting the land
I’m sure it’s hitting sailors at sea too
let’s face it life’s no Fantasy Island
when it comes to lottery have no clue

yet I see and hear about the winners
just like the track and casino they’ll play
churches have their bingo we’re not sinners
if wife or I win we’re at Tampa Bay

at times my wife really wants to win big
and it affects me when she’s feeling hurt
I know she would love to own a big rig
one thing for sure I know I won’t lose shirt

if you’re a player I wish you good luck
my luck’s been costing me more than a buck

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Vesna Kovrlija February 5, 2013 at 12:19 AM I understand your feelings. Well- written poem. Robert Heemstra February 5, 2013 at 1:38 PM Thank you Vesna.

Constance La France February 3, 2013 at 6:57 AM Robert, oh the joys and agony of gambling, some just love it, but for myself, I work just too hard for my money to throw it away, great poem on gambling and "dreaming" Constance Robert Heemstra February 3, 2013 at 11:47 AM Thank you, Constance. You're so right "joys and agony" and this being Super Bowl Sunday there'll be plenty of that today.