One by one,

I place them down -

Gently does it.

Carefully balanced

Against one another.

So perfect.

I build a mountain

Of thoughts like

A castle of cards.

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As the tears roll

Like dice

On a gambler’s table,

I know I’m still betting

On black or red.

Only, this time,

Neither can win.

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Ah, how the castle grows

with a steady hand

And tortured mind.

It cuts me deep,

As layer by layer

I count the odds

That seem to be

Stacked so highly

Against you.

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Please let this fortress fall.

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For My Granddad x