Robert Pettit Poet Rhyme

One Card Away Again

It has been one of many typical scenes.
A woman has been playing video poker machines.
Her time in this place was expected to be enjoyed.
However, with each play, she gets more annoyed.
Since early this morning after getting off the bus,
this woman had lunch, and saw a show that was fabulous.
Although it has been a summer day that is sunny,
she prefers to stay inside and pump in her money.
She has an ace, king, queen, jack, and deuce on this play.
The obvious choice is to throw the two away.
If she gets a ten, a royal flush will make her day.
However, this lady pulls a six instead of a ten.
She has a losing hand only one card away again.
Undaunted, she will try it once more from the top.
This gambler will keep losing and not stop.

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Russell Sivey February 12, 2012 at 3:52 PM Yes, gambling can be extremely addictive! I can see how she would want to keep trying to get to that ever elusive card that would grant her the royal flush and a large jackpot! Your poem played through the story rather nicely! I really like your poems that go through with a story, very enlightening! Great Work!!