"You're boring— like you've got no soul" She said, like one before I keep folding, luck runs thin Maybe work made patience my skin She bets. I’ve got pocket fives Just like me— they barely survive Board shows Ace, King, Five I hold my breath and hide “All-in,” she laughs, “You should fold” I call— watch her smile unfold Even I take risks sometimes "Just slipped," she says "Next time I win" She thought I was easy to reel in Some CEO throws a bet my way I hold 7-6— could be my day Board is Eight, Five, Four Maybe luck knocks at my door “All-in,” he grins, full of pride I call— he's stunned inside Aces don’t always ride Dealt Q and Ten, suited tight Board reads Ace, Jack, Jack— might be right A royal chance in sight I dream of leaving ties behind Flying free with poker’s grind But I know that’s not my road Work returns as dawn unfolds Still, tonight, I’ll play bold I go “All-in” on dreams so high She says, “I win,” with a steady eye Her full house won’t decide my fate I choose my path— it’s never too late Flip the card— lose or win I’ll rise again when work begins
