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simon
Member

since 2008-01-14

Posts 440
London, England

0 posted 2008-02-01 09:08 AM

I have made a huge mistake.
I was playing cards and ran out of stake.
I had no collateral left to use
(I'd already lost my shirt and my shoes)
And I had a hand that couldn't lose.
So seeing that the pot had reached a princely sum,
I lost my head to a rush of blood
And I bet...

My mum.

Now there's someone else about whom
She constantly feels the need to worry.
Now there's someone else who hurries
Round once a week for tea
Now there's someone else who hopes it's curry.

Now there's someone else for whom
She'll subconciously wait up 'til quite late
And hope he hasn't managed to get himself
Into too much of a stste.

Now there's someone else who she should
Never need to doubt.
Who's hard work
But she would never be without.

And if I've learnt anything from any of this
It's to never gamble
With the unconditional love
That a mother has for her son.

Even if you've got a 5,6,7,8 and 9 of diamonds
Run...

For Mum.

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

1 posted 2008-02-01 11:44 AM

Good!

Gambling is addicting

ARCTIC WIND

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

2 posted 2008-02-01 11:55 AM

Nice...James

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

3 posted 2008-02-01 12:07 PM

You bet your Mum?!? Now that is what I would call a serious gambling problem! lol

Enjoyed your tale!

EA

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

4 posted 2008-02-01 06:11 PM

Great fun to read and great lesson included too!

quote:
And if I've learnt anything from any of this
It's to never gamble
With the unconditional love
That a mother has for her son.

Wise decision!

love
Margherita

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

5 posted 2008-02-01 07:18 PM

Simon? you bet your Mom? LOL!!! oh my, if my son ever did that to me, well, I think he had better start running too!!

very much enjoyed this lovely tale... it's only a tale right... you didn't really do it did you Simon?????? LOL love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

simon
Member

since 2008-01-14

Posts 440
London, England

6 posted 2008-02-01 07:56 PM

Thank you ever so much for your comments, Arctic Wind, JamesMichael, Earth Angel, Margharita & RDB. As ever, all your comments make me oh so happy. RDB of course I didn't really bet my mum... I can imagine just like your son I wouldn't dare!

simon
Member

since 2008-01-14

Posts 440
London, England

7 posted 2008-02-01 07:58 PM

Margherita, I spelt your name wrong! Really sorry, I'm a little bit drunk is my excuse (it is Friday!)

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

8 posted 2008-02-01 07:58 PM

phew! ok, you are now back in my good books Simon!

love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

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