“Ace” Shaw

by Edgar Lee Masters, 1868–1950

I never saw any difference

Between playing cards for money

And selling real estate,

Practicing law, banking, or anything else.

For everything is chance.

Nevertheless

Seest thou a man diligent in business?

He shall stand before Kings!

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My entry in Jason Moore’s Geographic Composition series. The other “Discarded” entries may be seen here.