Dealin' Cards

Life is like a deck of cards.
Ya never know what you'll be dealt next
And countin' can get ya kicked out faster.
Beginner's luck only goes so far,
As everyone finds out sooner or later.
Eventually you're wise enough to the game
That the money don't really matter at all,
And you find all bets are off.
Those faithful to the game will earn their winnings,
Albeit sometimes small compared to the outpouring they gave.
Then there are the privileged few,
Who can sit back with a smile;
They believe they've rigged the play,
Expecting big returns.
They would not sit so high
If only they knew the dealer.