Russian Roulette

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I do not gamble 
no casinos attract me
jackpot or poker 
is not my forte 

but a game I can play
russian roulette 
no gun but a tongue
loaded with sarcasm

a heart to shatter 
a mind to wreck 
a secret weapon 
unholstered; triggered 

play a stupid game 
to win a stupid prize
perhaps I’ll win your respect
with loaded dice 

I do not gamble 
that is a lie 

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Written jointly for SoCS (Stream of Consciousness Saturday) and Reena’s Xploration Challenge #269

The prompt for SoCS was “prize”. While RXC’s prompt was “sarcasm”.

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