One Last Shuffle

He has $241.00 dollars left .

That is it in the world.

The sweat rolls from his brow.

The dealer has a knowing look.

Everyone watching knows.

This is the last shuffle.

He will be done.

They watch and learn.

The bouncer will tell you.

The crowd knows.

He feels as if he will retch.

The cards are dealt.

He has bet it all.

Sweat drips down.

Splash, it hits the table.

Dealer has had enough.

He wants new meat.

The man lays down his cards.

He looks up.

He walks away.

The dealer doesn't even blink.

The crowd slithers away.

He hits the door as he walks out.

They do not wipe down his seat.

Another day , another dollar.

Not a pill in sight, but an addiction.

Reviews

[Constance Payne]

Excellent. Addiction is anything that interferes with the normalcy of life. Gambling, alcohol, pills, food.....it is a sad state of affairs and you have demonstrated it perfectly.

[Holly Mason]

I always wonder about a gambling addiction...thank you so for reading

[Distant horizons]

Yep, have yet to see a poor bookmaker or casino owner. Nicely done Holly

[Holly Mason]

bookies a whole other write*)
thank you kindly

[Robert James Parfett]

Wow! Talk about tension. I was hooked from the beginning. Also a true reflection of what happens to 99% of people who gamble. Very clever little poem.

[Holly Mason]

thank you so truly

[Rita L. Sev]

Wow - I followed this poor man's story, actually hoping for a win - then you gave harsh reality. Very well done.

[Holly Mason]

thank you so truly...love your puppy by the way*)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you - she's my big baby. :)

[Sami Khalil]

I love the story type poem you have employed here with great detail and then bam it hits you at the end with the absolute truth on addictions. For addictions as we all know come in so many forms and shapes and they are hard habits to kick. It requires strong will or faith or science...As always a very enjoyable and enlightening...:)

[Holly Mason]

thank you so fine sir
we are addicts-the kind that sport paper and pen*)

[Sami Khalil]

^^~~^^ :)