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He wore a purple coat;
Gold chains and watches.
Came to the same casino every night
Same poker table
Same amount of time.
The manager called him a high roller
A loyal customer
And gave him free cocktails.
The young men wanted to be him.
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Opening the door to his apartment he sees
The mattress with poking springs
The cabinet with no door
The ashtray with three butts and a joint
Kicking beer cans out of the way he
Walks to his bathroom door and
Throws water on his face and looks
Deep into his reflection of
Broken glass.
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He pulls out his gold pocket
Watch and walks down to the strip;
He passes hookers on his
Way to the pawn shop where he sells
His watch and
Old wedding ring to
Afford another night as
A high roller and be
Envied.
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