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The Losers' High

The "high" achieved by gambling addicts - so much lost for so little won. Dec. 23, 2018 for Silent One's Winners and Losers Poetry Contest

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Alexis Y.

Date: 12/26/2018 5:08:00 PM

Hi Andrea, I agree, so much can be "lost" from this addiction. Strong marriages have summoned to the dreadful addiction. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. It was deserved:-) Alexis

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/25/2018 1:50:00 PM

- Congratulations on your "one liner", Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/25/2018 10:58:00 AM

Just stopping back with congrats on your win in Silent One's contest. Have a wonderful time with your family today, dear friend. Congratulations on your win in Silent One's contest! Merry Christmas, Carolyn

Silent One

Date: 12/25/2018 6:46:00 AM

Yes, and I stay away from any form of addiction.. Clever.. Have a great day.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/24/2018 9:57:00 PM

I'll BET this one's up there in the winner's circle somewhere. I'll lay you 2:1 odds...No, I'll see that and raise it...Wait, I'll double all the money in the pot... ~ A. Dick Ted (tongue firmly in cheek, of course)… Seriously: very, very nicely done, Andrea. Holiday Happiness! ~ Gershon

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/24/2018 10:40:00 AM

I'll bet on that...great entry Andrea...ready for a win...have a wonderful holiday season my friend and Merry Christmas...love & light...^WW^

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/24/2018 10:29:00 AM

That is something, right?! They love the sound of the slot machines, the feel of money slipping through their fingers, and more. They could be us, so stepping lightly on someone else’s sin. Be blessed! Merry Christmas, always sweet Andrea!

John Gondolf

Date: 12/24/2018 8:00:00 AM

Great one-liner, Andrea. I have a number of clients who like to gamble and it boggles my mind when they bring their info to me and say "look I won 20K this year" I say but what about the 50K you lost...such a waste of money. Best of luck in the contest. John

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/24/2018 10:30:00 AM

Wow! That’s crazy, John! Not even knowing what they are saying!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/23/2018 7:57:00 PM

Amen to that! And just look at how many lives have been destroyed by addiction to gambling. Excellent monoku, Andrea. Have a merry Christmas!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/23/2018 7:13:00 PM

Boy does this one hit home! Gamblers always remember their big wins and forget their losses. This should do well in his contest Andrea. Is your shopping done? Mine is now. Mele Kalikimaka! : ) xxoo

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/23/2018 7:09:00 PM

So very sad; I know so many who have lost so much of their "real" lives, due to this "pretend life" they became addicted to winning. Yet, who wins? Not the ones who are on this side of the machines.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/23/2018 5:33:00 PM

So true Andrea, this should be displayed as a warning outside every casino. Good luck. Tom.

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/23/2018 5:24:00 PM

Great one Andrea. It is funny. I forgot for a moment I had already entered the contest lol and I wrote one about gambling then realized and threw it away. Well done. Merry Christmas! :)