Connie Pachecho Poet Nonet

My Hobby Gave Me A Steel Face

A Single Nonet on the theme of a hobby, a love or something you dislike Poetry Contest
Tania Kitchin

My pastime consists of playing cards
I'm on deck with Hearts, Spades and Gin
But my ship sails with poker
For fifty years, I played
From school days to now
I've had a hand
A steel face
A seat
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Connie Pachecho April 16, 2026 at 11:06 AM Poet's notes: The part I like about this poem is the transition from being on "deck" to having my "ship" sail.

Andrea Dietrich April 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM You are getting good brain exercise with your hobby. Back with my congrats Connie Pachecho April 16, 2026 at 11:06 AM Andrea, thank you kindly.

Tania Kitchin April 5, 2026 at 8:29 AM Connie, congratulations on your winning placement with your fun poem. I could never keep a poker face. Connie Pachecho April 16, 2026 at 11:10 AM Tania, nowadays, poker players have changed. Put some sunglasses on and a hoodie covering your face, and you'll be okay. Thank you for the contests.

Connie Pachecho March 21, 2026 at 10:16 AM Connie, you're so funny. You meant to say "hubby," right?

Andrea Dietrich March 21, 2026 at 12:16 AM I remember enjoying a few card games in my youth and my nephew is a professional poker player. That's the extent of my knowledge. Did you ever hear of the game Spit? Love that one Connie Pachecho March 21, 2026 at 10:13 AM Andrea, I've heard of the game of spit, vaguely. I find card playing and writing poems similar because in both, your mind has to work like a Rubik's Cube. Thank you for the visit and cup of tea.

Lin Lane March 18, 2026 at 10:20 AM So, Connie... a card shark, are you? A poker face is needed for that pastime. Hold Em or Omaha? I'm not a fan of 5 card draw. Good luck with your Nonet. Connie Pachecho March 18, 2026 at 10:50 AM Lin, I'm delighted that you are speaking my language. Hold Em. Spent 20 days in LV last year at the WSOP. Crashed but had fun. Overall, I'm a gamer-scrabble, sudoku, mah jong, chess, etc. Oh and I also I love those kids games shooting bullets. Thank you for the visit and cup of tea.