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How Could I Lose
by George J. Carroll → (All Poetry by George J. Carroll)
Thursday, February 9, 2017    Rated "G" by the Author.
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He delt me the cards

As I watched him with eagle eye.

Took my hand to my chest

And gave out a silent cry.

 

There they were,

Four little aces.

Got a winner here,

That's for sure.

 

Placed my bet,

I put it all in.

How could I lose-

That's another story again.


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 Reviews of "How Could I Lose"
Reviewed by Deborah Shepard
Reviewed on February 9, 2017
good moral inspiring..hugs

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on February 9, 2017
I hope you didn't bet the farm.

Reviewed on February 9, 2017
Great moral to this poem!! 'Can't say it any better than that!! You knocked me out with this thought.

Love ya!

Jane


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