I was Lucky Once

I was Lucky Once

A Poem by J. Land
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Free verse.

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I was lucky once
It ruined me for work

I spend my days
Scratching cards
Chasing numbers
Lamenting my spare
Closet with only
A few threadbare
Suits, but no ties

© 2014 J. Land


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J. Land
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Added on July 8, 2014
Last Updated on July 8, 2014
Tags: Luck, Gambling, Poverty, Poetry, Addiction

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J. Land
J. Land

Arlington, TX



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I am a writer, philosopher, and educator living in the great state of Texas. I have taught high school English for 15 years and just recently began to pursue a lifelong dream of writing. My works incl.. more..

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