In the cards

Ace the whole without a face
Two a split in time or space
Three is that which is complete
Four between the winds compete
Five is when a choice is made
Six to where our path is laid
Seven is the chosen sword
Eight is built up to afford
Nine is always last and best
Before the court that holds the rest
Lady will service her queen
Jack is heard but still unseen
Queen does rule above her court
King the champion of the sport
And the lonely fool is last in line
To see us through the test of time