Soldiers Play Cards Night and Day
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Every night a game of card is played,
four suits fates fortell;
for war is a great leveller
for infantry boys in battle.
Soldiers double-dare gambling,
day and night. All-in a game
of summer hearts; diamonds in spring;
clubs in autumn; and winter spades for graves.
Cards shuffled and dealt face-down,
in grimy hands, that hold all the cards.
Copyright © John Anderson | Year Posted 2017
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