Casino Despair Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Lights blinking, sparkling, enticing eyes and minds of
people, urging them to sit a spell and pour hard-earned
money into their particular slot machines.

Pictures, symbols, cards, numbers spinning, luring
individuals to make maximum bets and choose the most
lines, promising them they'll win if they just try.

Pushing buttons, praying against all hope that they will
be the jackpot winner, in the end, leaving the casino
empty-handed.

Nothing to show for their time here except empty pockets
and food receipts.