A Dead Hand Comments

Nice write up

Never knew you were a writer then. Nice work, full of something other than the usual bitterness, Best to you and to Judy, Joe.

Joe, I like this poem, but you should have mentioned in a poet's note that two verses came directly from the song 'The Gambler' by Kenny Rogers. The first verse: You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, Know when to walk away and know when to run. You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table. There'll be time enough for countin' when the dealin's done. and this one: Now evr'y gambler knows that the secret to survivin' Is knowin' what to throw away and knowing what to keep. 'cause evr'y hands a winner and evr'y hands a loser, And the best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep.

what a talent? what a style? I'm speechless, and you're calling me a great writer? ?

Enjoyed a lot reading your write, Joe...playing poker with the Lord! Well, humour apart, your excellent write provides so much to ponder on...thanks...10