He never touched cards
Never put a foot into a casino
Never bet on horses
Did not play the lottery
But he is a gambler
Got married at nineteen
Betting that his love
And the love of his girl
Would easily overcome
The 50% divorce rate
Always wanted to be
His own boss, control destiny
Betting he could beat
All the obstacles
And run his own business
Bought a large house
Expensive fast cars
Jewelry for his wife
Never once thinking the
Bank could foreclose
Waiting all alone
For his free meal
At the Salvation Army
Finally realizing
He had lost the gamble