I wrote this poem a little while back when I was writing poems quite often.  I took suggestions and @btb suggested I do a poem based on the quote, "A gambler never makes the same mistake twice. It's usually three or more times."  I will admit, I already posted this poem on Steemit, but I would be surprised if any of you saw or actually read it.  Hopefully this will be a first for most and you'll enjoy!



Sports Gambling

From the first day I won a bet

I knew I would never ever forget

That feeling you get with your first win

Sports would never be the same again

It starts with a small wager here and there

And then every game has its own prayer

A gambler never makes the same mistake twice

If only we followed that advice

Instead, it’s usually three or more times

But we never learn to respect the lines

Life’s too short to bet the under

I tried that, a hell of a blunder

The home team has the advantage

But that doesn’t mean that they’ll manage

This team is hot, they got it for sure

What the fuck happened? That game was a blur

Why bet on one team when there’s parlay?

Don’t be greedy, just one team will pay

Oh they’re favored, moneyline is secure

Ha! I’m an idiot, that’s for sure

The line is wrong, the underdog has it

I’m such a dumb piece of shit

My team is looking good, I won’t hedge

We blew it, now I’m wedged

But it’s all about the thrill of the chase

Right. Just get me out of this place

I swear this bet is guaranteed to work

As I grab my credit card, with a smirk


There you have it. Hopefully that at least made you smile or brought back some familiar feelings.  If you have any poem requests, specifically sports related, I would love to hear them and I will do my damnedest to give you a poem that meets your standards!