Five Card Stud of Love

Your love gives me a royal flush
in hearts with you as my Queen.
Though we are two of a kind
my love for you is a straight.

I am not dealing from under
the deck with these cards.
My wild cards are friends
and there are no jokers.

I know my hand can be trumped
but I have dealt with my spades.
I carry no clubs for pain
and diamonds or wealth isn't me.

I feel like an ace when
I share time with you.
Your time is like a Jack
me up from despair.

I ante my all hearts
but don't forfeit my mind.
With your friendship
I will never have to fold.

I have the winning hand
because we share time
but I always want for you freedom
in case you don't want to play.