threats flush call wind
nexus (connection between
parts of a system or a group)
parts of a system or a group)
left list one press share swear tender
Felt somewhat jittery but no clear threats
Sure it was unsure, a cloud over his head
A Royal Flush was a very strong hand
Twisted smile and a call with a bang
Struck with confidence and hidden smile
Took the winds heck off their sails
Nexus between them took a different path
Left the round with a big laugh
Card games listed one of his strong points
At odds to press his luck too often
Did share great moments with friends
He could swear always with a good hand
The sad truth in gambling with money
Among friends would be a curse in strategy
Relationships would invariably be strained
Hole in the pocket tendered as a blame
For Brenda's Sunday Whirl Wordle #219 and
Mary's at PU's Poetry Pantry #272
Relationships would invariably be strained
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Ah yes.. it is quite sad when gambling is the reason for a ruined life.
I agree with the premise of your poem, Hank. Gambling with friends might put a strain on friendships. Best to play just for fun, no money passed. Smiles.
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ReplyDeleteAmong friends would be a curse in strategy" ~ So true. I loved the theme of the poem. Well written.
Yep, anything to do wit money and friends should be avoided, especially gambling.
ReplyDeleteGambling and friendships do they really mix?
ReplyDeleteGood poem Hank.
Yvonne.
The two are never wise to mix
ReplyDeleteA friendly card game with no money at stake is always best.
ReplyDelete"hidden smile"...ouch..sounds quite sinister :)
ReplyDeleteTotally agree.. there is no friendship left afterwards.. in the ruin between the winner and the looser, lies a void of emptiness.
ReplyDeleteYes, you catch something tangible about humanity here and bring to to life at the card table... With Best Wishes Scott www.scotthastie.com
ReplyDeleteYou have captured the lure of gambling - and the wisdom in resisting - well in this poem, Hank.
ReplyDeleteSuch excitement at so high a cost! Well captured.
ReplyDeleteNice write. The caution is to.be seriously considered. Friendship matters more than a lot of stuff
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Much love...
You have no real friends if you gamble seriously they are all the enemy, trust no-one!
ReplyDeleteso true - games are a wonderful way to enjoy friendships but gambling puts wedges between all. Good lesson
ReplyDeleteWhat a great subject from these words...there is that chance we take when we play cards with friends...love the last line!
ReplyDeletethe wickedness that is gambling. well penned.
ReplyDeleteA wise message - the scene: perfectly sketched.
ReplyDeleteVery wise message. Money, competition and friends don't always mix well. Royal Flush may become aces and eights. Spencer is Kanzensakura
ReplyDeleteI still play cribbage for nickles and dime. Nice write.
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What you say is true - gambling with money may destroy good friendships worth more than anything one could win at a game. Good thinking here Hank.
ReplyDeleteStrong hands do not last forever in games..and always best not to play with friends for sure!
ReplyDeleteYes money can cause a problem among friends.
ReplyDeleteHard for me to read – I was once married to a compulsive gambler. And you're right!
ReplyDeleteI laughed--a bit uncomfortably--when I saw Rosemary's comment. I was engaged to someone who lost me, friends, livelihood and who knows what else to gambling. Money, chance and friendship can be a terrible mix.
ReplyDeletesharks are everywhere.... beware ... that was good .. miss pie, https://pieceofpie.wordpress.com/2015/10/08/probably-so/
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