she was all
in no cheating
no folding
she had to play
her hand win
or lose life was a
series of five cards
kings and deuces
she refused to quit
because there was
no repeat royal
flushes or full
houses she picked
up her cards and
waited for the flop
she was all
in no cheating
no folding
© Pamela Rossow
A strength man have an abundance of in games but which is sorely lacking in life. I enjoyed this very much. Thank you for that.
Rick,
I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for coming by!
P
Oh, and, Rick–I see you are a Bruins fan, really? I mean, really?
Of course. I live just outside of Boston, home to 7 World Championships in 10 years divided among all four major sports teams. If we could just get politics on par with sports we could be an economic and intellectual powerhouse nationally and on a global stage.
I have to work on building confidence so that I don’t come across as humble or shy.
Who’s your favorite team. I see where you mention that the NHL does not stand for No Hawt Ladies, but missed where you are from or what team you support. I could be persuaded not to root for the Bruins when they play your team and make it a day of shopping or cooking instead.
I was just kidding. Chara is a powerhouse. I’d be happy to have him on my team. I’m a FL Panthers fan–rain or shine
. Politics on par with sports? I think they actually mirror one another! Especially hockey with its violence and bloodshed 
. Golf might work, though!
You don’t come off as shy. You can’t be if the Bruins is your favorite NHL team.
When my team beats your team, I consider it somewhat of a miracle and am quite thrilled! It’s okay, you can watch without having to shop or cook. Ha-ha!
Oh, I apologize for the type in my first comment where man should have been typed as men. Best! Nice chatting with you.
Don’t worry about it. I knew what you meant
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I liked your poem a lot, it thought the poker context was really cool. great job
Thanks.
nice analogy
Thanks, Blossom.
Really enjoyed this one, captures the player so well
Thanks so much.
I like this poem. As both an avid card player and poet I appreciate it all the more. Was the lack of punctuation an artistic move? To me it replicates the nervousness and flighty consciousness that come along with shoving all-in preflop. Cheers!
I could tell you it is simply a stylistic choice or you could believe it is sheer laziness
. Thanks for dropping over! Cheers!
Hats off to your imagination. Beautifully written poem.
Thanks, Arindam.
LETS GAMBLE!!
Texas Holdem!
Aaah we always go all in don’t we? A lot to be heard in this poem …
Not always, but once in a while. It’s the gamble. . .
Excellent poem Pamela! The imagery of a woman playing poker is a strong one
Great job.
Thanks, Mary. She doesn’t wear sunglasses either . . . .
I love poker!!! I’ve always found it to be a fun comparison for life. Great poem. You had to pick K2? I hate that hand!!! LOL.
Me, too. I must convince my son to play a little Texas Holdem soon
Ha-ha, love that hand!
All in, all chips in the center, hearts on the line, waiting for a king, wary of a joker, passionately played game, a winning hand, sharing all life has to offer. Beautifully played, I mean written.
Thanks, Dan. Yes, chips front and center. Brutal to lose before the flop but–next hand. xo
Se ho capito bene, esprime l’onestà, la tenacia!
Forse sono Tue qualità?
Un abbraccio Claudio
Yes, it’s the only way to live. In the living, we hope to encounter people with similar beliefs. Hug back at you!
Pamela
You are beautiful in your heart and your soul of love!
with affection
Claudio
Awh, thanks Claudio!
Wow, to the point. I love this , well done.
Thanks, Jan xo
her hand wind or her life lost would be so cool instead of her lose her life, a tad more poetic, but just the same, the piece is quite nice
my entry: http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2011/11/27/wind-chime-melody/
Hmmm. . .it was an onslaught of words meant to be read in a rush but if read with pauses would be, “win
or lose/life was a series of five cards/kings and deuces/.”
Thanks for dropping by. . .
love your descriptive words.
used to play card games a lot.
I still play cards whenever I can!
Beautiful and original comparison to living our lives “all in”, not on the parameters. Loved it, Pamela!
Blessings!
Yes, thanks, Martha. Burned badly in the past but not willing to let it affect my going all in. At some point, I will win a hand and what a hand it will be
xoxo