there are days

when destiny deals you a hand

you are more than happy

to play out

one sizzling,

tantalizing,

appetizing

adventure.

one soft,

sweet,

sensual

discovery.

then there are the days

when destiny has a sick sense of humor

and deals you the hand

that actually kills you

one excruciatingly simple,

awfully depressing,

make you tear your heart out

end.

one tear forming,

life ending,

hateful

experience.

but either way,

whether good or bad,

happy or sad,

there comes a point in the game

when it is absolutely necessary

to place your cards down on the table.