FredPeyer

The Gambler

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