Open Poetry #27 |
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Poker |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows ![]() |
My grandfather taught me to play poker. Each summer from June to September we played afternoons before dinner and all day long when it rained; he told me the memory of people, their habits the look in their eyes, could cover my bet when fate dealt me cards that were cold. He promised it wasn't a game; he once said that games were for children and losers who never grew up, though I was nine at the time I'd learned the presence of mind to be still and study his eyes. ©2003 by icebox |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
nice... reminds me of that movie, "Rounders".. if you've never seen it, you should |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
and your writings show you learned and studied well |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
I think even those childish games taught me lessons though i didn't know it at the time snakes and ladders has got to be one of the greatest analogies for the life that was to come.. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
ice: the eyes tell it all . . . smart child you were indeed xxoo |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
icebox The ability to learn by watching can be a life long aid in the "game" of life. A poignant piece...enjoyed! |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
he told me the memory of people, their habits the look in their eyes, could cover my bet when fate dealt me cards that were cold. A wise teacher and an attentive pupil... I like this very much, icebox. *S* |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
your holding 4 aces on this write,,,, A voice of honesty |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Good one. I have a poem called Eyes. The eyes tell us so many things if just pay attention. Bon-Bon |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I like this one.I learned to play with family and there's no use bluffing with them. They know me too well. ![]() Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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