I let her play her hand,

As I had some trump of my own.

She was clever, but obvious

To a professional like myself.

I've learned to be careful,

As pros are clever also.

She smiled and it disarmed me,

As most womens charms do.

She raised the stakes,

So it was obvious

That she was dealt

A hand to stay pat on.

Can't call her bluff,

As I had nothing

To challenge her with

But two deuces.

One guy topped her bid,

And she met his raise.

Only two were in the game now,

As the others threw in their hands.

He showed his full house,

Aces high and she slowly

Placed her cards on the table,

A straight, aces high in spades.