Today's Poem

The Game

For some 'enough' does not exist
They can't play chess, draughts, bridge or whist
The only game they play is money
Try making jokes, they'll say 'not funny'

I've seen so many that think they're right
They think that everything is 'tight'
They scoff when people try to dream
Their only friend, the income stream

And games, such games! As if they're fun
The winner has never really won
For there's another round to come
And then another - who knows the sum?

So from this point just be aware
That evil lives and breeds out there
As subtle as snakes in fancy dress
For all to see, a laughable mess

But play the game if ever you need
For money won't always bring you greed
These folk might sometimes help you out
And when you win just smile, don't shout

(c) Simon J. Halliday 2013
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