Lotto Lament

lotto results come
and lotto results go
once again I'm not a winner
of any amount of dough

I had already planned 
how to spend the loot
wildly anticipating 
my gamble bearing fruit 

feeling disappointed
at such a poor result
I reminded myself firmly 
it was all my own fault 

my frugal disposition
and fantasy world within 
means I never buy a ticket... 
but I still expect to win
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Leffanta Avatar
October 31, 2022 at 11:21 AM
Enjoyed, but always buy ONE ticket as that is all it takes to win, and either you are lucky, or you are not! Aloha!
Draper Avatar
October 31, 2022 at 11:50 AM
This is true! Thanks Rico :)
Bauer Avatar
October 31, 2022 at 8:14 AM
Funny and delightful to read, Julie!
Draper Avatar
October 31, 2022 at 10:47 AM
Thanks Ilene, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it :)
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