The Shrewd Gambler

Propensity sparks
Betting in numbers to win
Probable goals failed.

Tried bet once more though
Best loved numbers didn't hit
Long waited win ends.

Money for other things
Risking bet to win some more 
Awake while asleep.

Dreamt came before dawn
Whilst numbers gone out boxes
Jotted down traces.

Shrewd Gambler wandered
Vivid signs pooped up in mind
Winning is losing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Andresen Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 7:15 AM
- Loss or win in the same spirit - Great series of haikus, Marvin ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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July 16, 2014 at 7:38 AM
Great Anne thanks!
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