Lucky Charms, Curses, Superstitions And Old Wives' Tales Poem by Shaun Cronick
Lucky Charms, Curses, Superstitions And Old Wives' Tales
I never kept a rabbit's foot,
Was never one for lucky charms.
Not even a four leaf clover,
To protect against life's harms.
A black cat can cross my path,
Cast on me your gypsy curse.
For I'm immune to it all,
Immerse me in fate's worse.
I deliberately spill the salt,
Do spit upon a lucky penny.
Of foolish old wives tales,
I don't believe in any.
I love to walk under ladders,
Then on that pavement crack.
I'm never ever the victim,
Of superstitious payback.
I always hear owls hooting,
That somebody will soon die.
I don't believe in karma,
A fact I'll never deny.
I've broken many a mirror,
Exactly seven years ago.
The best years of my life,
Good things they did bestow.
I put my shoes on the table,
As soon as I get home.
Next to the open umbrella,
Now its no longer alone.
I live at number thirteen,
Where dogs howl at night.
And no fortune cookies exist,
Offering their false foresight.
And if you believe or not,
That's simply up to you.
It's only a matter of time,
To see if any come true...
Thanks Dominic for your superb comments especially about Sir Canny Kenny Dalglish, who is probably Scotland's best export legend ever, after Nessie. To go to Liverpool and achieve what he did and then become its player manager and win the double. Thanks again and take care.
Thanks again Rose Marie for your superb and uplifting comments and I did enjoy writing this one, a lot of fun especially as you say the last stanza. Take care and I wish you well.
Thank you Rose Marie for your kind and most welcomed comment. Take care and the loved ones around you.
Great poem Shaun. I have to say tha, t for some irrational reason, I always avoid the number 13! 7 is my lucky number...I recall that Sir Kenny Dalglish wore the number 7 shirt for Liverpool F.C and always brought us luck with his footballing genius. Anyway my friend it's a salt spilling, black cat crossing one's path inspired 10 from me!
I concur with the meaningful message as embodied in rhe last stanza. Yes, it is simply up to us if we believe or not. As long as it is not detrimental in our life. A one of a kind theme.So unique and brilliantly presented. To my treasure chest.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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5/8/2024 10:33:45 AM # 1.0.0.1119
A very astute observation on people's way of life. Some people believe on lucky charms and superstitions. In fact, to some, it has been embedded in their culture. Yet, if we rely solely on magic charms without hardwork, we will end up to nothing.