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"Buk"ing the Odds
by David R SpellmanI’ve doubled up
my bet.
It isn’t worth
it
any more;
chasing losers
isn’t
the way
to go.
My horse,
it broke
at the wire.
With hobbled legs
it fell,
then caught
on fire.
They extinguished it
along with
my wager;
the ashes spread
long
and far.
No one else
seemed
to notice
how
thin
I’ve
grown.
10/19/2007 Author's Note: Dedicated to, and inspired by the writings of, Charles Bukowski.
Posted on 10/20/2007
Copyright © 2025 David R Spellman
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 10/20/07 at 02:13 PM Humorous take on the questionable act of gambling--from my perspective. |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 10/20/07 at 05:44 PM Fun read Dave. Following the odds to the letter can make a bettor a better bettor.....Charlie |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 10/24/07 at 04:47 PM Nifty reminder of one of my favourite writers. I wasn't aware he was into horse racing. :o) |
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