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06/25/2026

 

 

 

 

 

FORTUNE

     I experienced Zoltar Machine once
     to play the most funny game per chance.
      My friend bought that to have entertainment.
      To spend my leisure time , one day I went.

      I inserted coin : Machine was on. 
      Human face was shown as I pressed icon.
       Animatronic figure addressed 'Hi ! Dear ,
       I will forecast your fortune, do you hear ?'

       " So nice ! May I ask you a  question ?'
        “ Please do : I'll suggest the solution.
         Assuring  I'm always analytic
         No blind faith, my approach is realistic.

        Actually I am fortune -teller.
        I will judge and explain, then to de declare :
        You are free to take final decision.
        Follow my advice , but no compulsion.”
       
       " I do not study, but throughout the day
           I go on gossipping and love to play.     
          I can make myself busy in music.
          Dance and drama also make me frolic.
           
          “ To pass my exams may I pray to God ?”
           “ Silly idea, ridiculous, odd.
             Oh Dear ! God is not your fortune- maker.  
             Be attentive to study, that is better “
           
             "Please instruct me, easy path to follow.
            How can I attain good luck ? Do you know ?"
            There is no royal road to learning ."
            Zoltar vanished : Machine stopped brightening..
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