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It's A Gamble

by 💙 Carly: Happy New Year

Rated: E · Poetry · Contest Entry · #1951618

Day 3 - Entry to the Birthday Bash Poetry Contest

Roll the dice
A quiet hush
Spills across the room
Waiting for my chance
I straighten my tie
And wait
In patience.

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