To a Gambler.

Hi folks,

Just spent the last little while writing down a few thoughts in my head and making a determined effort to change my life. As I got writing, I wanted to jot down some lines which gradually turned into a poem which to relates to my gambling habits. I must warn you that I am by far no 'Rabbie Burns' as we say in Scotland, but it has certainly helped me clear my head a little. Enjoy.

It's been a quick month but payday has come

First things first to the bookies I run

Slowly but surely the funds diminish

But deep down I know I'm not ready to finish

So off I go to a cash machine near by

And withdraw my hard earned at the blink of an eye

Small wins here and there which keep me amused

The more I press 'spin' my bank is abused

From walking into the bookies to walking back out

There's a weight on my shoulders for the fact I've got nout

The worry kicks in, the guilt and the stress

There is only one person to blame for this mess.

I catch a glance of my reflection as I pass a shop window

If my partner found out I'm sure I'd be single

I can barely took at myself I feel disgusted

When there's bookies around I can never be trusted

So this is my chance to turn my life around

I'll make every effort to not gamble a pound

No one said it was easily but we all have will power

And the people to turn to when things get sour

I've clicked on the button stating 'self exclude'

This is the first step of changing my mood

My aims and ambitions I will make come true

With one step at a time I'm sure yours will too

It's important to remember what life is about

Family, friends, and happiness there is no doubt

Life is a gift that's why they call it the present

Let's turn things around and make life more pleasant.

We are in this together for support and advice

And a person to turn to when things aren't so nice

So feel free to comment in the box below

We've all done the hard part lets give it a go

Scott.