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Brainstormer's House of Cards

I'm sort of a "jack of all trades".
I dabble in many things
And chase passions
Like a flame to the long wick on a stick of TNT.
I don't have much of a wild side normally.
I am hardly a gambler.
Being the center of attention
Always makes me flush.
I have no poker face.
Instead, I like to sit in my quiet corner and write
Or draw.
I can play the ace up someone's sleeve
When inspired properly.
Sometimes, when another has a great idea--
Or a problematic situation--
And just needs that extra push,
I will become a bundle of firey energy and creativity
To solve the "problem".
Some people say I am a king of comedy
Because I often make them laugh.
I don't mind amusing now and then
But am in no way out to be the class clown,
Or joker.
I was never much of a follower.
Nor do I like to wear suits.
I often have a difficult time dealing with others.
I do not like conflict of any kind.
Noone should ever dare slap or hit me
Unless it is mutual fun.
Sometimes I can be quite the poker
When I get frustrated.
I have a tendency to fold under pressure
When there is noone to back me up
And the stakes are high.
I never resort to drugs or drinking.
Thus, I will never be called a "rummy".
I always want to be respectful
And straight with people
Unless they tick me off.
It is often unwise to trust them
With such an open hand.
I don't have to call their bluff.
They will "show their cards" eventually.
I find it a bit difficult myself to bluff through anything.
I often question people's(including my own) faces.
I am hard on myself
As I strive to make something of my life,
To turn the rough pile
Into a bright, shining diamond.
As I tire of "playing solitaire",
There is only one "card"
That seems to be missing from my "hand".
It is my "queen".

Here I am
In this house of "cards"--
Hardly full compared to other houses--
With a "king and queen"
Whom I do not favor as I once did.
I have a few "spades" in the family
Who like to dig into things or not at all.
Not one can be trusted fully with my heart.
I cannot say I have any "diamonds".
There is only one "club".
The members are quite restless and disorganized.
And, the hearts I have near to me
Are quite weathered and torn
After a few rounds of verbal and emotional war.
There is rarely a moment when I feel good
Or that I have trumped anyone involved.
I find it difficult to hold 'em
And to show my cards,
To share my feelings "face up".
There seems little holding everything together.
I fear the day when it may all fall apart.
I continually wonder what lies in the cards,
In the future,
For me.
Until then,
I keep my hand close to my heart
And hope I never go bust.

Posted by brainstormer on 2008-06-01 22:46:52 | Rating:

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		I agree with Luci! Very creative.
Posted by heatherslife on 2008-06-01 23:40:44


		This is aces Brainyone
Posted by circe on 2008-06-01 23:51:47


		Very clever.
Posted by smileforthecamera on 2008-06-02 16:59:16


		Ace! :p I hope you find your queen one day, then there will be two of you to hold things together so no one will be able to knock the house down x hugs hon x
Posted by missmarie on 2008-06-02 21:07:29