<u>Hold ‘em or fold ‘em</u>


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    Round the table the players sit,


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    Cards face down whilst they hide


    Every thought and emotion behind liar’s eyes


    Whilst they jovially hat about everything and nothing,


    Trying to disguise the fact that they’re bluffing.


    Flush with confidence,


    Straight faced but for the eyes


    Steely gaze to conceal their surprise


    At the river


    Is it excitement of fear


    That’s making them quiver?


    Success and defeat, hand in hand,


    Hand by hand.


    The winner takes it all.