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Ace in the Hole
by Ronald W. Hull → (All Poetry by Ronald W. Hull)
Saturday, January 16, 2016    Rated "G" by the Author.
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Life is like a poker game. Regardless of the circumstances, it certainly is always good to have a little something behind like an ace in the hole.

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Ace in the Hole


Got an ace in the hole,
goin’ to make that goal,
no matter when or how.

Some have good luck,
some can make a buck,
but some need a little, now.

For the world ain't fair,
there's cold fear in the air,
lady luck ain't easy to find.

When the cards come around,
and no aces can be found,
a way that will not be kind.

So lay your cards down,
with a smile or a frown,
but don't give your hand away.

For the luck of the draw,
may stick in your craw,
but that ace will win the day.

Ace in the Hole (song)

Refrain

Got an ace in the hole,
got an ace in the hole,
ain't on no dole,
got an ace in the hole.

Now I've been down,
and I've been out.
Times been real tough,
there ain't no doubt.

But I ain't cryin’,
bless my soul.
Cuz I've been blessed,
with an ace in the hole.

(Refrain)

Ain’t no card player,
that ain't my style.
But I'm a real slayer,
by a country mile.

Cards don't always fall,
and dem nights kin get col’.
that's when I call,
on my ace in the hole.

(Refrain)

When the grim reaper,
comes knockin’ my do’,
choose to ignore him,
like many times befo’.

Cuz he ain't got nothin’,
I've been tol’,
like what I've got,
that ace in the hole.

(Refrain)

Copyright 2016 © Ronald W. Hull

1/14/16

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 Reviews of "Ace in the Hole"
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on February 26, 2016
I do not know how to write music but I have been a member of a choir for quite some time now and, in my mind, I can envision singing this song of yours. Well done, Ron and thanks for sharing. Best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald
Reviewed on February 9, 2016
I should get out my guitar and try to sing this one. Good work Ron.

hug
Kathy

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on January 30, 2016
A future country song to bring some notoriety to the singer though I don't think you should give up your day job just quite yet...How did I miss this one last week...I always look forward to your weekly writes...-e-

Reviewed by Clarence Prince
Reviewed on January 21, 2016
"So lay your cards down,
with a smile or a frown,
but don't give your hand away"
Well said! Well done, Ron!
All the best to you!

Reviewed on January 17, 2016
Well Done Ron !

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on January 17, 2016
I love this! Do u play an instrument. You should do an audio for us to hear this song
Awesome write!!!
Peace and love
Amber

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on January 16, 2016
I GOD A ACE IN THE HOLE TOO, RONALD...AND YOU KNOW WHO 'HE' IS, DON'T CHA? THANKS FOR SHARING, MY FRIEND, LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger
Reviewed on January 16, 2016
~Ron~
A great country song, top of the chart.

Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by Dadfire
Reviewed on January 16, 2016
Getting my guitar and working on some licks now.
Dan

Reviewed by Eva Pasco
Reviewed on January 16, 2016
I think Kenny Rogers would love to ply your lyrics into a hit song.

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)
Reviewed on January 16, 2016
Many a time my poker hand was a disappointment....



Always,

Deborah

Reviewed on January 16, 2016
I was just slappin' my leg and drumming my fingers and had a tune going on!!! Yes, indeedy, I like it!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com
Reviewed on January 16, 2016
The sad part of your poem is the "lottery" mentality that only sees material gain as worthy of a game well played. People like yourself show us everyday that luck is appreciated, but the staying power, the patience for the metaphoric ace is part of the law of averages governing teachings and lessons learned. Your history is testimony to the wisdom of your words. And... not bad lyrics in this little offering.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on January 16, 2016
Hah! So that's been my problem all along, eh . . .I waded in without that old Ace in the hole . . . Drat! Good song material I'm thinking . . .


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