Very unique piece of work here. I liked how you did the format of using a card game as a catalyst to love.

One thing, and I hope I'm not being too harsh but this part:

Be prepared to go all in
I'll see your heart and raise you mine
(The deciding move... do you accept?)
I'll see your heart and raise you mine

I think would sound better if done like this:

Be prepared to go all in
(The deciding move... do you accept?)
I'll see your heart and raise you mine

Just my opinion. I think the line 'I'll see your heart and raise you mine' is such a powerful and emothional line it stands on its own without having to be repeated. But like I said, It is only my opinion.

Otherwise good job.

Always,
Jeannie

The way you have used cards to state your feelings is a complete masterpiece. Something never read before. Great poem.

Gem
What a great poem. I love what you did with this.

I'll see your heart and raise you mine
(The deciding move... do you accept?)
I'll see your heart and raise you mine

I really loved this.
Take care Love Cindy

Love the title. An interesting style for you and a very well thought out piece. It was unique in every aspect and I enjoyed that. Good job Gem!
Charisma*

Nice poem...way to bring a card game we all love and add it to the one thing we all gamble with...our hearts.

~~Rikki...aka SSS~~

Hey hun i luv reading ur work. just let u no that ive caught up with all ur poems theyrereally good and so meaningful. this one was good. great job keep it up n thanks for the msg lol atm im actually sick but i might try writing a poem hehe neway cya xx

You never cease to amaze me with your creativity. This was outstanding. What a great analogy.
I loved it.

This is cool its like the game chess i think. well 5/5

Definitely a little gem, Gemma...;-)...Definitely......
(a bit of a song really, with echoes in the background...)

Such a unique and amazingly written poem, i love reading your work, your a very talented writer!! =D

I liked very much. i needed 2 read very much...
Peace
Anthony

Great poem. I liked the whole card game effect. Very nicely written.

Ciao~

It's so sweet and affective
The emotions are inside of your poem getting in reader's heart
And i liked that quote

In this game of love, it's every man for himself
You have to play your cards right

So true
Good job

Congrats on the 3rd place! I love the topic that you chose for this poem! It gave it a different effect and makes it stand out. I agree with most the people that have commented before me :D.

Ah that is so sweet very well written i loved it great choice of words put together :]

I loved this Gem. It was different and unique. I like poetry that is unique, but not so far off the wall that you dont know what the message is. Way to go!!

I really loved the title of this, and when I read it that love just grew lol. It was very creative and I liked the brackets between which helped give a little more explanation and everything. Goes right along with the saying love is a gamble haha, I loved it. Keep it up. ^_^

This was really diffrent. i loved it. It is a good read, and an even better write 5/5

Cute and clever! Another gem!

This is great