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A Card Game
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A Card Game |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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A Card Game was the topic for our monthly meet. A CARD GAME A few of us were sitting round, all feeling rather bored, Someone suggested a game of cards but he was totally ignored, But we didn’t have much else to do and someone pulled out a pack, “Let’s have a game of poker,” said my first cousin Jack. “No, Euchre is a far better game,” someone else explained, “No way,” said my cousin Jack, and he started to complain, “What about a game of rummy,” it’s an easy game to foller, Bill was really getting keen, he thought he could win a dollar. Controversy held early sway so we put it to the vote, Poker was the final pick and old Jack began to gloat, “I’m always pretty good at this, I’ll beat you blokes for sure, When I’ve skinned your pockets out you won’t come back for more.” So five of us pulled up our chairs and cut cards to see who’d deal, The thought I might win a bob or two certainly did have some appeal, The cards were dealt around the group, all hoping for a straight, Five dollars was the starting price and our pockets to deflate. We all looked closely at our cards, while keeping poker face, Summing up just what we had and accepting them with grace, Some wanted two, some wanted three and one a complete new hand, All hoping for a kitty win and our bankroll to expand. Dollars five, Jack made his bet and someone raised it ten, Another ten to take a look from my old mate Ben, Two pair ace high, he threw them down, as eagerly he opined “Not good enough,” Jack replied, “that won’t beat four of a kind.” Half an hour of steady play, Jack winning nearly every hand, It seemed strange to have such luck, did he have the whole thing planned, I kept a close eye on the pack when it came Jack’s turn to deal, I saw him slip a card from ‘neath the deck and his cheating to reveal. “You cheating swine,” I yelled aloud, “you’ve been cheating from the start,” And quickly pulled my hunting knife and stabbed him through the heart, My blood pressure rose, I broke out in sweat and really felt choked up, And then thank God the alarm went off and in great fright I woke up. I lay there exhausted in my bed and thought, thank God it’s only a dream, That I didn’t commit a family murder was a relief that reined supreme, So next time a game of cards I play, I certainly will not gamble Euchre will be my favoured game, I state that without preamble. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo LindsayP, Poker pays better than washing windows. It's more fun too. Bobby |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I was picking up a point or two about how to play poker ~ and then....  Gosh, I knew that I'd never play a game with you in case you ever got the notion that I'd cheat! ~ Which, of course, an 'angel' would never do. Then you woke up and I let out a sigh of relief. Mind you, I knew it had to be a nightmare because you are such a sweetie pie!  Enjoyed your very tall tale!  Sweet dreams! Loveya! Linda |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Oh Lindsay, this was such fun to read.. well except about the stabbing part but then it was only a dream!  lovely gifting.. love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I was certainly glad it was just a dream, too!  M |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Wonderful tale you tell , when it came to the stabbing part , I knew it was not true because its something I know you could never do Hope |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Now, this is a cute write, dear Lindsay! Enjoyed it. And how good that it was just a dream. Poker can become an addiction, I have seen that happen. So I guess your intention of playing a quieter game is probably good advice. Love, dear Aussieman. Margherita |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To my very good friends, Bobby, Linda, Roniece, Maureen, Hope and Margherita, Thanks everyone for taking the time to read and comment. I love you all, Take care. Lindsay |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Hey count me in - I already have a full house! This is fun, Lindsay. Thank God Jack was saved by the bell. Alison |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
poor cousin Jack--stabbed in a dream (and, all over cheating) nice write...glad to see you resolved this with a nice moral to boot |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Alison and Steav' Thank you kind friends For your kind comments. Have a great day and take care |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
LindsayP - please deal me in, but no knives or other weapons, h'aaaaaa... BC |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You tell a very fine tale, sir! *S* |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thanks Bill and Suthern for your always welcome comments, have a great day folks and take care. Lindsay |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Cute with an interesting ending. |
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