Lucky

I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. - Thomas Jefferson

Lucky had a rabbit’s foot

He went nowhere without it

And did he wish on shooting stars?

Yep, no doubt about it.

 

In fact, he would do everything

To bring about success;

He hoarded charms and talismans,

To black cats he’d acquiesce.

 

He kept his fingers always crossed,

Avoided sidewalk cracks,

Searched for four-leaf clovers,

And pennies? He had stacks.

 

He kept a horseshoe on his wall

And claimed no superstition

Certain wealth was on its way,

Despite lack of ambition

 

So Lucky awaited his big break

With rabbit’s foot, clovers and pennies

Dreaming about great fortune and

Wondering why he hadn’t any.

Reviews

[Dr. Wood ?]

very good this..right up Hill Street

(Just a joke of mine..we say right up my street, so I just use the street names)

[Rita L. Sev]

Ah - like "up my alley". Glad you enjoyed! Thanks!

[Dr. Wood ?]

you live in an ALLEY????????????????????????

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Nah - too many cats...

[Stella Armour]

just popped in again because i knew you would have something to make me smile..and you did..thank you Rita..

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thank you, Stella! :)

[carol burgess romance]

very well rhymed

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you!

[Marie]

A dreamer not a doer.Lucky charmes are all very well, but there has to be a plan of action behind them.

[Rita L. Sev]

So true! Thanks for reading, Marie!

[The Nude Writer]

Fantastic! :) what a great message! And so well written. Plus always have to respect a good use of "acquiesce"

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thanks, NW! Yes, I was quite proud to use (and spell) acquiesce! :)

[Souladareatease]

What a whimsical witty write Rita!!!
This brought a warm smile indeed!!!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[quinfinn]

because he hung the damned horseshoe upside down and all the luck ran out! everybody knows that.....Rita, you write the most engaging and realistic poetry in my circle of friends and it is always a great joy to see what you will spit out next. this is fun, light and terrific entertainment! well penned!!!!!!

[Rita L. Sev]

Ah! Poor Lucky doesn't know about the horseshoe! Wonder if his elephant's trunk is pointing south? That's unlucky too...
Thank you, Quin, for your kind reviews, and for your encouragement!

[quinfinn]

don't get me started about the heffalump's trunk! i am glad we met here, you make this place more interesting.

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you! You have made WC a great place to be!