False Hope

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Risking much for gain or loss
on a superstitious toss;
‘Good’ luck fostering compulsion
to a frequent repetition
thus a strangling addiction
slide to gradual destruction,
wasted time and family neglect,
loss of assets, self-respect.

[IP: throwing the dice]

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Comments

Submitted by Di_Hard on

you are right! I don't know why it is allowed to be promoted so much

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks. Sad how it can suck in, and difficult to get clear on your own. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the cherries. Important subject. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

Nicely done, Rhiannon. Words carefully intertwined with a nice rhythm and an underlying message. Hoping you are well. Paul :)

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Paul. Thank you for noticing the construction!

I do have some health difficulties still,  but doing fairly well really, thanks. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

I liked the repetition pattern in this poem. Well said, and certainly a very necessary subject to comment on. I too wonder how those who promote on line gambling can think saying, "act responsibly" is going to do much good. 

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jean. Helpful comment too. Rhiannon