Gamble Haiku
Love is a gamble
Blackjack has better odds but
Love's gain is unmatched
Blackjack has better odds but
Love's gain is unmatched
Published by C. Love
"If I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing." View profile
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7 Comments
Post a CommentI printed this up, went to Las Vegas and tried to hand out copies to all the participants at the " 2008 World Poker Tournament". Security immediately grabbed me and carried me out of the building as I kicked and screamed, "You don't know what you're missing!! This is one of the most exquisite haikus you will ever read!!!! Put down those chips and pick up "Gamble Haiku"!!!!" Can you post bail for me? (LOL) You're doing a fantastic job, "C".
Cute :) Sheri
Great haiku! You said a mouthful:)
Another reason I do not gamble...
Damn right! Love this poem! Keep them coming!
Powerful and well said in just a few short words
Who can really argue this point? I concur :)