Glistening golden lights

Shining bright

Ricocheting from the mirror sheen

Of decadence’s polished gleam.

Florid pheromones

Float and flitter amist

Choking fumes

That waft from smoldering cigars

And between gilded teeth

Flashing covetous grins.

Dealing,

Wheeling,

Spinning,

Ringing,

All rattle the halls,

Testament to unending desire,

To unceasing coveting,

To the fruitless fervor brought about

Trying to tame the flickering flame of greed.

Royal courts of black and crimson;

Daring dice that dance to decadent desire;

Spinning spheres sliding round and round;

All decide the direction of fame and fortune.

Care to place a bet?