Snake Eyes

Posted on January 20, 2011 | 12 Comments

Roll da bones man
Mama needs some brand new shoes
And the kids need food

Women and liquor quicker
I got the rent ain’t paid blues

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12 responses to “Snake Eyes”

liv2write2day | January 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM | Reply

This needs to be the refrain of a song and have a few verses added. I can think of a few artists who could sing it. And thanks, Michael, for your very kind comment on my blog! Victoria

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- booguloo | January 21, 2011 at 12:31 PM | Reply
  
  Thanks victoria. Gratitude accepted and given.
  
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Mama Zen | January 20, 2011 at 11:20 AM | Reply

Nice!

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- booguloo | January 21, 2011 at 12:32 PM | Reply
  
  Thanks!
  
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Chris G. | January 20, 2011 at 11:26 AM | Reply

*chuckles* Nice piece flowing out from a classic line…gambling away the money on the hopes of winning to pay off other needs, other debts…oh, casinos.

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- booguloo | January 21, 2011 at 12:33 PM | Reply
  
  Not one of the addictions I personally cultivated, but if you know the effects of one…
  
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willow | January 20, 2011 at 11:41 AM | Reply

This one needs some music. Sing it!

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- booguloo | January 21, 2011 at 12:34 PM | Reply
  
  Tra la cough Tra la..squeek.. Nope better let someone do that.. ..smiles..
  
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mstevensson | January 20, 2011 at 4:19 PM | Reply

I really like your last two lines. A dark cynicism here

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- booguloo | January 21, 2011 at 12:35 PM | Reply
  
  I’ve seen this addiction first hand.. It puts people in a dark place.
  
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Chloe | January 21, 2011 at 4:26 AM | Reply

I agree – this needs some music putting to it. Great words for a song 😀 xx

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- booguloo | January 21, 2011 at 12:38 PM | Reply
  
  ..smiles..
  
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