Always An Ace Up My Sleeve
The cards are shuffled the stake is high
Always An Ace Up My Sleeve
I walk through the fire, I play every game,
Smiling in shadows, no fear, no shame.
They watch my hands, they read my face,
But they’ll never know my hidden ace.
A flick of the wrist, a turn of the tide,
The truth stays buried where secrets hide.
You think you’ve won, you think I’m through,
But I’ve got a move you never knew.
Deception is art, and I paint it well,
A whisper, a smirk—no tale to tell.
When the stakes run high and the fools believe,
I grin—there’s always an ace up my sleeve.
About the Creator
George’s Girl 2026
I've been writing poetry since the age of 10. With pen in hand, I wander the realms unseen. The pen holds power; ink reveals thoughts. A poet may speak truth or weave a tale. You decide. Let pen and ink capture you ❤️#Marie381UkWrites
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You did great work
An ace is always good to have up your sleeve! Just don’t get caught cheating! Great work!