Sweating It

He spun the wheel,
no big deal there;
no real money.

In a short while.
that big smile of
poor Lyle vanished.

He pursed his lips,
Gripped his chips and
Took nips of gin.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Mister Roboto Avatar
April 24, 2011 at 4:16 AM
I like this one quite a bit. Ole' Lyle! Thank you for reading my stuff. ~JSLambert Happy Easter!
Foulk Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 8:08 PM
really liked this one a nice read. thank you for reading redwinged black bird and for your comment. yes it is one of 49 nature poems that i wrote at Lowell Ponds which is a wild life park about 6 blocks from where i live.
Neels Avatar
April 6, 2011 at 5:49 AM
Err, no I am being blamed :( poor me and poor Lyle, see there I found another one I liked :) you make this form look so easy btw :)
Dietrich Avatar
March 10, 2011 at 12:14 AM
the poor guy (and stupid guy too) haha
Guzzi Avatar
March 9, 2011 at 5:08 PM
LOL I must research this form, YOu are so sophisticated, international, dreamy! Light & Love
Mac Donald Avatar
March 2, 2011 at 7:52 AM
Hi Robert! "chips 'n gin don't sound so good together. I'm pulling your leg. This is a scene that some might see at a gambling house. Written with wit and insight. Best to you, Mikki
Neels Avatar
February 25, 2011 at 2:25 AM
Hey Robert enjoyed this witty write of yours, quite an interesting form as well :)
Mehta Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 6:07 PM
I wrote one today on Than-baek. will in a day or two.
Mehta Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 5:56 AM
This goes to my favourite, Robert. I shall let you know as I write in this form.
Mehta Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 5:51 AM
very witty and humorous write. This is a new form I have come across, will into it. Robert
Horsman Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 12:42 AM
there is a lot in this wonderful poem, Robert, just love it. Harry
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