The Gambler

I sat at table set for poker, the devil's dealer dealing joker. When delt my hand he dealt my fate, two pair I had both of eight. I wore my poker face so well, to make the pot swell and swell. When I had had all my share, I pushed all in for all to stare. In giving cards one final glance, I said, "Four eights now take your chance." The dealer gave an evil grin, then he said, "Four nines I win." And as I left with pockets filled with lint, I thought how can I pay the rent. Rather going home to face the wife, I just as soon as take my life. And there it was a wad of cash, just lying there. I said to self a gift to prayer. I picked it up and started home to pay my bills, on second thought what's one more deal. 9/23/18