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Personally. I don't believe in superstitions and old wives tales, but what do I know? The topic recurs often on many forums.

HOCUS(NEARLY) IN FOCUS

With superstitions and old wives tales,
Countless 'misses' rush on by;
Only noticed when one comes to pass,
Then what a fish you have to fry!

A white heather lady called a while ago,
Her curse on me fell flat;
Simply mindless paganism -
But a shame about our cat.

Crossed knives indicate a murder,
Or perhaps a partners unsubtle moan;
She's probably just a bit upset,
Although a prosecution's not unknown.

A 'lucky' horse shoe hangs on the door-post,
Its unfortunate wearer turned to glue;
'Kill a spider and you'll wet the bed',
That means I've killed a few.

Most hotels have no 13th floor,
A simply, groundless, fear;
Seven years for a broken mirror,
The reason is - unclear.

When you dine you must wait an hour,
before partaking in you know what;
As you age this is less important,
A gentle cuddle fills the spot.

So discard all those irrational beliefs -
Religion for a simple mind;
It's bad luck to be superstitious,
Fingers crossed it's all behind.

However, it costs nothing to knock on wood,
Some old wives tales do come true;
'Pull faces and it will stick that way',
Mine did -but surely, not you too?
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Thank you for reading Happy days

Dear Harry

Hello to you.

Good to see you posting. :-)


Like the poem a lot and much to think about. :-)


Take gentle care
Best wishes
Elizabeth,
xx

Thinking is dangerous Elizabeth. Always nice to hear from your good-self.

Best wishes Happy days

Just added these shorties. Hopefully more popular than the original

SIEGE OF COLCHESTER

Humpty Dumpty's fall,
Big gun from a castle wall -
Few people know that.

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Bo Peep lost her sheep,
And theories there are many;
Mint sauce as good as any
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Salivation Army,
Marches on its tiny stomach -
Gastric band of hope.
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Happy days

Dear Mr Harry

Hello

I like the gentle humour, Mr H. :-)

For all the technology, the youngster have access to, I wonder
if many of them could appreciate poems and books as we did.

I was always reading as child and teenager.
The love for books and knowledge of various subjects has not dissipated.

You can relax with a good book and it opens up a new world.
Simply wonderful.


Take gentle care of yourself
With very best wishes
Elizabeth,
xx

Dear Mr Harry

Hello

I like the gentle humour, Mr H. :-)

For all the technology, the youngster have access to, I wonder
if many of them could appreciate poems and books as we did.

I was always reading as child and teenager.
The love for books and knowledge of various subjects has not dissipated.

You can relax with a good book and it opens up a new world.
Simply wonderful.


Take gentle care of yourself
With very best wishes
Elizabeth,
xx

Thank you Harry, I love the poems :-D

Thank you Kitty. So nice to hear from you.

Elizabeth - you write eloquently and with good sense.

Best wishes to you both.

Happy days