The Odds Always Favor The House

i was ready to love her,
all she need do was to ask me.
i would have left that moment.

we were locked in a game
we both anted up
the cards were dealt

the deal favored me!
all my troubles are over
and i'll be on Easy Street; no more hurt

she forced my hand
and i showed her my cards.
those painted faces that showed the real me.

i laid them down confidently
dreaming of a big payoff.
she showed no emotion, something was wrong.

she had a better hand.