Short Jackpots Poems

We have come across many doors in our lives.
They are opened by jackpots, signatures,
talents, friends, prayers, angels, coincidences.....
Sometimes these doors appear in least expected
places and moments,
opening widely without us noticing.
Their hinges don't make a sound when they open.
Opening these doors need an open heart;
a heart that isn't afraid to soar to its dreams.........

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What if you, yes you, won
a once-in-a-lifetime,
never again prize -
The biggest and best of them all?                   

Imagine your parents
bought the lucky ticket
and all other jackpots
look small.

Now perhaps there's an unknown
expiry date
by which time
your riches are spent

In the space in between
while you're king or queen
Would you make the most
of your lucky present?...

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I'm a gambler,
yes,it's true.
I play on slots
and bingo too.
I get judged,
it's nothing new
because the subject
is still taboo.
I don't criticise things you do
because I am me
and you are you.
Sometimes I play
all night through,
I usually win one or two.
I've won some jackpots,
infact a few,
decent wins
I do accrue.
Before you criticise,
think it through.
How much do I win?
If only you knew!...

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