Hold ‘em or fold ‘em

Round the table the players sit,

Features schooled as they say hit

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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.