Your Hand

When it comes to hearts, Canasta trumps Poker

Photo by James S

I know when to hold ’em, fold ‘em
or lay ’em down.

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But playing my cards against yours?
Betting I’ll draw another queen?
Bluffing you into finishing a flush
or filling a straight?

No, canasta is more suited for me.
Playing my cards into yours
and yours into mine.
Melding two hands into one.

Like yesterday,
when you laid your cards down.
Lucky my heart played straight into
your hand.