Autumn Leaves

volume 4 number 5

A Poker Game

by Vonda Pelow

The crisp cribbage of a crooked gambler
Bedeck this friendly game with rages
Harsh on the ear.
Death is a gambler's wages.
Don't bet with Death.
Slow draws your breath;
Cold, cold as death

Copyright © 2000, Vonda Pelow, all rights reserved.

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