All In, All Gone
I said just this once,
Just one more game.
But the more that I gave,
The more it pulled me in.
Every spin of the reel,
Every light on the wheel,
Held a promise so real,
That I couldn't feel.
I watched numbers blur,
Felt time slip away,
Betting on tomorrow,
Losing today.
In the glow of the screen,
I chased a bright lie,
As the winnings grew thin,
And the losses ran high.
I told myself "quit,"
But the pull was too strong,
The hope of a win,
Dragged me along.
Now I'm tangled in regret,
A web I can't break,
A jackpot of losses,
And more than just stakes.
If I could turn back,
If I could rewind,
I'd trade every chance,
To find peace of mind.
Copyright © Courtney Holladay | Year Posted 2024
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