The Gambler

Sweat glistening,
on troubled brow,
searching game faces,
some scowl,
some blank,
others quizzically confused,
obvious

HEADS UP

Sat around a table like Sir Lancelot's knights
Ready for battle with a win in their sights
Chips piled up high and

On the river, deadly river

the pot is won or lost.

See a pair, make a flush

you cant ignore the rush.

need a card, a special

Cowboys facing Bullets,

Dodging Inside straight draws

And hidden Overpairs;

Such Coinflips,

Racing to the River.

While Deuces

Poker what a lovely game
You against one two three
Any number of other players
Who has the best hand
Is not always the winner
Who