WHEEL OF FORTUNE FINIS

for Karla, who asked for it

I’ve had it with this Facebook farce, this game
which haunts my ancient, secret vault of greed.
And though I’ve no one else but me to blame
I complain it tempts my wants, not my needs.
Still, I confess it’s got me, and that sucks.
It controls every waking sight and sound:
my glare focused on raking in Wheel Bucks
to carry me through Main and Bonus Rounds.
I just caught a case of psychic hiccups,
an agony which makes me weep and pout:
direct result from piling up Power-Ups,
craving to caress my bonus Timeout.
So now I’m through with Spin & Win—a bore.
I’ve broken the Wheel! Yep, I’m out the door!

Roger Armbrust
August 17, 2011