At The Table

I will admit that it's difficult sometimes
to say.  There is no way to parlay
your hand into a straight flush, but there's also
no rule that says
you can't
flip
the
table,
gun down security,
and bolt for the door.
I will admit, sometimes,
that it's difficult
to be happy go lucky
when you'd rather bet on a half full cup
being half empty.
When the best thing ever
would be a push.
I will admit that it is hard
I will admit that someone has to pay,
but I will also submit that the distance is far
and between here and now are many days.