Triskadekaphobia

Gold cherry

By luigi_pagano

Fri, 13 Feb 2015
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I am not superstitious, touch wood.
If I wished I could walk under a ladder
but I can’t see the reason why I should.
If a black cat happens to cross my path
I am not hot and bothered in the least.
There are misconceptions, it seems:
to say that a bed will bring bad dreams
if changed on a Friday is nonsensical;
I will fiercely contest the assertion that
it is bad luck to pick up a coin tails-up.
To say one shouldn’t put a hat on a bed
is a statement that I will also probe.
But when it comes to Friday the 13th
I am a resolute triskaidekaphobe.
I don’t feel fear when I break a mirror
but the mention of that fateful date
instils in me an interminable terror.
I stop functioning in a rational manner
and make sure I don’t step on a crack
on a paved sidewalk or walkway.
The conviction that I’ll make an error
will only vanish on the following day.

© Luigi Pagano 2015

Certificate U
Poem
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Humour

Comments

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

Nothing bad yet...fingers-crossed. :)

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

That word must have been a pleasure to use! A fun write this. My father in law was born on a 13th and it was a Friday, so he had a lot of fun about that!  (He is 90 now!) Rhiannon (and congratulations at catching the interest of the cherry pickers!)

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

The cherry pickers, whom I thank most sincerely, were very quick off the mark, Rhiannon. I was in the middle of an edit when the  cherries suddenly appeared.
When I got up this morning, realising what the date was, I put my thinking cap on to come up with something suitable and this is the result. Glad it worked.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Let's hope that your day remains trouble free, Helen. Tomorrow is another day. -:)
Actually some people regard thirteen as a lucky number.

Luigi

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Luigi,

great poem. My partner was born on Friday 13th and it's his birthday's today, he considers it lucky.

I must admit I try never to walk under ladders, or put new shoes on the table. Isn't it strange how we pick up these phobias?

Jenny. xx

 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Jenny, I did mention in my previous answer that some people think that the number 13 is actually lucky and now your confirming it. Thanks for reading and commenting. Pass on my birthday wishes to your partner.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

This is our Facebook and Twitter pick of the day!

Get a great reading recommendaiton everyday!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Marvellous, insert. I am really chuffed for the accolade. Thanks very much.

Luigi smiley

 

Submitted by scratch on

Well done on pick of the day Luigi.  Really deserving.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Very kind, Peter. Much appreciated.

Luigi

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Congratulations on the pick of the day Luigi, well deserved.

Jenny. xx  yes

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks Jenny. smiley

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Congrats all round, Luigismiley  Accolades richly deserved.

Tina xxx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Glad to hear your approving voice, Tina. Your encouraging feedback is always welcome. Thanks.

Luigi xxx

 

Submitted by Bee on

Ha ha ha! Very good, Luigi. Great pick!

Bee

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Ah, there you are Bee. I thought I had missed your name among the avalanche of wellwishers but was sure you couldn't resist the temptation of perusing my latest doggerel. You know that your presence, even if only in spirit, is important to me. Thanks for your attention.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by london_calling79 on

I had to read this a few times (and look up a few words!) to really get it. I love the fact that I can still read work on this site that tests me. The unfolding was a pleasure.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hello Alex. This was a humorous look at superstitions and the hold that some of them have on us even while we negate their very existence. I am glad that you derived some pleasure from this piece; no doubt re-reading it helped in this respect.

Best wishes, Luigi