Waiting For Lady Luck

Now I believe in  

When the electronic machine said “I win”  

Resorting in a town called city of sin  

Coins dropped from below  

Real American money you know  

Proper start to my romantic night  

Prime Rib, Lobster, and waistline ever so tight   

This is something I believe in  

Shaking my tonic and gin  

Waiting for my next of kin  

Suddenly she appears  

Having a sneer 

“Did you make the reservations for dinner?” 

“You being such a winner” 

“No,” I replied  

After hearing what she cried  

Shaking the Casino plastic container  

That quieted my wedding bliss complainer  

“We eat for free  

You and me”  

I reported  

To the one I once courted   

“That is what I see 

Now maybe they will waive the entertainment fee”  

Leaving my drink leaning on the machine slot  

No longer needing another shot  

I welcomed her with a hug  

Since she was my love bug  

“So how much is there?” 

She gave me a stare  

“Enough for two rib eyes  

No lie  

Shall we go  

And afterwards take in a show.” 

She then whispered in my ear  

Starting with “Oh dear”  

“Now I believe in  

What you were past due in  

Had a certain purpose  

No strings or curses.” 

Walking hand in hand  

They passed a man  

Who just smiled  

Knowing tonight the deuce was wild  

Paid off in style  

With a pair  

Cashing in on a lifetime affair
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