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The Burnt Cards

The player set his cards aflame
I thought it rather odd
to light up the pack
In the middle of a game 
of blackjack

When he set fire to the ace,
You should’ve seen my face!

There is one thing I’ve learnt,
You can’t play the same
with cards that are burnt.
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Lesley Scoble, July 2024

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I wrote my poem, The Burnt Cards, in response to the #Whatdoyousee #244 prompt. Where Sadje invites us to write something inspired by the prompt’s photo.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thank you, Sadje, for the inspiration of your #WDYS prompts.
Image credit: Julius Drost

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Lesley lives in the City of London Square Mile. An artist, actor and sculptor (her first ceramic sculpture won the V&A inspired by… Award). Scenic artist & book illustrator, playwright (her musical play, Rapscallion performed in inner city schools and theatre school); TV dancer; Animator and illustrator for TV production. Set up Pinecone Studios Ltd and IIMSI Ltd drama and filmmaking workshops in London – producing award-winning films made by children.