Life’s Deck of Cards.

Life is like a pack of cards

No one knows what fate has in store

And I believe it is the gamblers in life

Who will play for evermore

Whether they win or lose won’t matter

They’ll do their best to win

Ever hopeful that their luck will change

Where others a coin will spin

Every player is eager

To see what a hand they’ve been dealt

Fate can be a cruel dealer

Downfall for many has spelt

Played as a game of light relief

Patience is the one people choose

A game played by one player

Tho’ still you can win or lose

But much the same is the game of Life

When the stakes are running high

Opportunities grow and blossom

But bad hands fade and die

In the game of Life when you’re handed an Ace

Or maybe Aces  two or three

This raises your hopes of achievement

Arousing your expectancy

Of a change in fortunes inside your Family

To put you on the upward grade

Overcoming your difficulties

And bad times seem to fade

And it’s now that you should play your Joker

Your opponents are now at your feet

As you stroll away from Life’s Gambling Table

As a winner with happiness complete.

Dennis Shrubshall    13th November  2008