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!
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