Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Prediction

I would predict a landslide (Blue!)
Without a hint of déjà vu
But superstition rears its head
And warns me to shut up instead

Or else I would absorb the blame
If vic’try came to What’s-His-Name.
The reason why might give you pause – 
A kinnehura*’d be the cause.

*a pronouncement indicating good fortune
which should not be uttered for fear of 
attracting the “evil eye.” (Yiddish)

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John Watt November 5, 2020 at 9:45 PM it's like telling a pitcher he's throwing a no-hitter. no one wants to be the one! loved reading this ~ john

Gershon Wolf November 4, 2020 at 3:57 PM You certainly were right not to say anything. The election's been a lot closer than all the 'experts' predicted. Looks like Joe's got it though. Hope he'll be a great President! :) gw

Rico Leffanta November 3, 2020 at 12:01 PM Let your voice be heard, just remember Trump will NOT go down with his ship! Aloha! Rico

Gordon Mcconnell November 3, 2020 at 11:03 AM Fine write ilene, good penning with nice expression too. But keep quiet I would!!

Jan Allison November 3, 2020 at 10:42 AM Best keep mum Ilene and I'd give old trumpty the evil eye:-( hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham November 3, 2020 at 10:20 AM Dont speak Ilene lol. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen November 3, 2020 at 7:55 AM - Most people are afraid of the evil eye (What’s-His-Name) ... well written, Ilene - hugs // Anne-Lise :)