Way to live
Cards given at birth
A new place this universe
Mother's womb no more the place

Time runs out then
Clock starts ticking when
In the cradle unable to recall
We have survived it after all

The shuffling starts
Each dealt a different card
Same card  game played by all
Match up or Give up winner take all

Some progress Some stagnate
Some still figuring what to play
Can't escape playing your card
Opting out not a choice

Upbringing Education Companionship
Lessons thought by parents
Pages of knowledge of events
Which card to pick apparently taught

A game of intelligence
But the house holds the pack
Pick out of 52
Outcome decides the life you pursue

Luck plays a part
Picking the card your choice
The pile to pick from decided by the dealer
Limits potential as options closing in further

A game of poker
Handed a couple
Placing bets hoping to double
Faith in play hoping the next 3 will be favorable

Not the only one
At the table counting
Hoping you got the best hand
And the rest wanting it beforehand

Still kept in the dark
3 more still wearing a mask
Increase or bail out difficult task
The house has decided your odds

Value given to every card
The ones you hold sets you apart
The 3 on the table turned
Decides whether you won or lost

The 2 you hold
You have no choice
The 3 on the table follow the path
Deciding to continue your decision
Figuring out the competition your intelligence

Figuring out the game
Takes an entire lifetime
Some ride the wave
Winning the stakes

Some never understand
When to show the hand
Everyone getting a royal flush
Where and what did i miss

Flush kind and  pair
House high or straight
Varities at the table
Some don't get em at all

Choice of Action
Nature's predetermination
Action also predetermined
Philosophers knowledge to extend

Lucky to take part
Whatever be the draw
Win loose or draw
Process matters never withdraw