I am old and alone
Rich and yet lonely
Nothing to do
Except to wait my time
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A conditioned player never knows when to stop. Sophisticated psychological traps bait the unaware. A great write.
I tasted the beginner's luck And I played with you More, more and more I became greedy as....i was doomed...........you have wonderfully portrayed the joys and doom of Gambling. so many young ones should read this. even elderly spend away all their pension money on such automats.. thank u dear poetess. tony
Being Inspired by a friend of your aunt you have painted a lovely poem ' The Joy And Pains Of Gambling '.it is a nice on sadness.The last stanza is so impressive. Gambling addiction must be kept away.
But in one heartbeat I was doomed To the status of a bankrupt man Lonely and destitute Citizen of my Motherland...............so touching with nice theme and these are my favorite lines. Beautifully penned. This poem attracted me for second visit.
But in one heartbeat/I was doomed/To the status of a bankrupt man/Lonely and destitute......thought provoking lines! A beautiful poem!
This poem describes so well the agony and ecstasy of gambling. A fool's paradise. Caused by self-conditioning. Endorphins released by the brain.++10
But in one heartbeat I was doomed To the status of a bankrupt man Lonely and destitute Citizen of my Motherland. Life is a gamble, mostly we loose, rarely we win. Still we love this gamble. A great poem.
A thoughtful and meaningful poem, it makes its readers thinking.
Through this beautiful poem you have nicely unfolded the consequences of gambling....But in one heartbeat I was doomed/To the status of a bankrupt man! I like this poem very much Rose, always appreciate your wonderful creative talent! Stay always blessed!
Old and alone! ! But life goes on. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
‘The Joy and Pains of Gambling’ is a pragmatic write! I quote, “I love the action to death/But because of exhaustion/It is no longer relaxation/It ends up to sleep deprivation”. Thanks rose for sharing!
Thank you for your great comment, Dr.Dillip. Your visit is much appreciated.
Head suddenly spins with amazing perception. You have very brilliantly presented this poem This is thought provoking also. Bringing extreme joy to heart is very nice.....10
Such a wonderful comment, Kumarmani. Thank you for the visit.
Whenever I enter yr house------but only with u.A significant feeling.