Phases and Faces

The table’s set, the cards are stacked,? Coffee is ready, out come the snacks.? Allana grins, that knowing look—? She’s got Phase 1 like it’s a book. We start out slow, just laying sets,? But soon the room is full of bets: ?“Will she skip me?” “Who's on Phase 3?”? The drama builds deliciously. A run of four, a colour sweep,? Wild cards hoarded, secrets deep.? “Who shuffled this?” we all accuse,? As Allana drops—Phase 5, no shoes. She plays with style, she plays with sass,? She’ll drop a Skip and raise her glass.? A card shark? No. She’s something more:? The kind of friend worth playing for. Phase 7 brings some minor feud— ?“Reverse again? You’re kinda rude!”? But laughter trumps each petty slight,? And every hand makes hearts feel light. By Phase 10, the end is near,? Unless she's stuck—then we all cheer.? But win or lose, it’s understood:? With Allana there, it’s always good. So here’s to nights we won’t forget,? With rules, revenge, and no regret.? Through every deal, you make it fun— ?Phase 10’s best with you, Allana. Scott W.