Poppycock or Not?

Have you been tempted?

I question why I felt the need

to key-click for a psychic read.

Clairvoyant Chris responded quick

to tell me that I should take heed,

advice he said he'd offer me.

A deep, dark cloud it does appear

has parked itself above my head,

discharging negativity.

A tarot reading followed this,

then e-mails daily, one by one.

He could not understand why I

had chosen not to follow through.

I smile because I'm far too smart

to part with cash before a fight.

So fate is written in the stars,

a three day chance for me to see,

an opportunity for light

to live my life more happily.

If I should dawdle or delay,

it does convey within the charts,

this one and only given gift

will pack its bags and move away.

The chance for my poor heart to find

some tranquil moments, peace of mind,

may vanish for a twelve year spell

and I'll be left to struggle on

with further bouts of untold hell.

Reviews

[Neville]

an oldie, but nevertheless an enthralling read .. apparently my wife was told she would meet and eventually marry a blue eyed Sagittarian a month before we first hooked up .. I am glad I fell upon this page, apart from reading pleasure, your words gave me something far more profound to ponder .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville for giving this oldie an airing. Interesting what you say about your wife and what she was predicted. I think some may be able to do this. However, I am inclined to think that internet adverts are a load of hogwash. They want your money. This poem incidentally was written entirely from what clairvoyant Chris predicted in his e nails. Twelve years bad luck, unless I cough up the dosh. Nothing positive at all :) I am happy to say that I have had plenty of sunshine with a few black clouds in between:) Probably very much the same as most folk.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

How they all pretty much work.
Obviously, Chris, you have these charlatans properly figured.
Perceptive poem!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy.

[barleygirl]

There are many people that seem to want to be told what to do. Or needing reassurance that they’re doing the right thing. It amazes me how popular such purveyors of various “future readings” can be! Your poem does a good job of spoofing this phenomenon, while also participating a little bit & thereby showing how we can all fall prey to the plentiful snake oil vendors! You show how we all have a little tidbit of belief, even when we overall don’t subscribe to poppycock! Well balanced message to show the ups & downs of a thing we rarely read about (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Margie. It's a bit of fun. I can't condemn it, and a lot of people actually get something out of it. And I can be tempted myself as long as I don't lose any money. Hugs to you too.

Chris

[emmajoy]

Think with such people one has to say and do as little as possibe when first meeting. Numb and dumb, in other words! Nonetheless, is always so tempting to be tempted! You rock and roll through your poem as if both wary but amused.. but, wearing a prepared to be interested hat. Your writing is always so smoothly, carefully put but also has a somehow relaxed conclusion.

' I smile because I'm far too smart - to part with cash before a fight. - - So fate is written in the stars.. .. '

[Chris Shaw]

Always tempted, but never when it comes to parting with money? That makes me tight (lol)

read moreAlways tempted, but never when it comes to parting with money? That makes me tight (lol)

Thank you emmajoy.

[emmajoy]

Only in certain circumstances, dearling.. after all -the butcher, baker and candlestick-maker need to be paid! :)

[Chris Shaw]

Of course, only tight when it comes to fortune tellers and psychics. smiles

[emmajoy]

So i can expect something expensive for Christmas, can i?! :) Joking..

[Chris Shaw]

Ha, I'm a wizz at Christmas presents. Buy them all year round.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

stanza 3 fifth line i read it as "far too smart"--

this is a fun journey to the stars...or maybe not going that far...i always wonder about psychics, fortune tellers...and as steven wright says...."why do psychics have to ask for your name?"

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jacob for the edit. Yes, this is a fun poem. I always take their advice with a pinch of salt, but then every now and again someone else tells you something about psychics which send shivers down your back.