My family and I

are playing poker.

84 fake dollars each with no jokers.

Dad deals out the cards, with a grin so sly.

My hand

is utter trash.

I fold quickly, since otherwise,

my money will crash.

The next handout is not that bad.

Chilling out in front with King and Ace.

When the cards were revealed, I raise the pot, very glad.

The lighting is a bright yellow,

And many faces are mellow.

Grins appear whenever a new card is revealed.

When all five cards are out on the deck,

No one raises, so,

Check check.

I lay down my cards, about to crow.

Since I’m leading the pack with a straight flush.

My happiness is short-lived, when

Dad reveals his royal flush.

Money is redistributed accordingly,

Dad takes first,

My sister, Amy, second,

Mom, third,

And me, the worst.

With four sad fake dollars left.