Joker's wild
Some time ago,
I made my way
down to the crossroads,
to try my lucky hand
at the devil’s gaming tables.
At first I held my own
with what was being dealt.
I was so cock-sure
I had covered all the angles.
I knew full well
the nature of the game.
I knew full well
the nature of the dealer.
It’s what I didn’t know
that proved to seal my fate.
I found out far too late.
The game that I was playing
was the specialty of the house,
a little number called,
Joker’s wild.
(2013)
