The Joy of Certainty

A radio commercial
Made me laugh to some extent,
Though to California Psychics,
That was never their intent.

“Experience the joy,” it said,
“Of certainty!” For real?
A psychic claiming certainty
To me has no appeal.

Although, to those believers
Who give credence to this stuff,
Predictions of the future
Might be more than bogus fluff.

I don’t believe in certainty – 
The concept’s even strange – 
For even psychics can’t foresee
The ways that life can change.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Eslinger Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 4:12 PM
A really cool subject, Ilene. 2+2=4 is certainty. IMHO Psychics are of probabilites/possibilities. Nicely done. Applause!
Allison Avatar
April 11, 2024 at 12:15 PM
I am cynical of their 'power's too Ilene, fab poem as ever:-) hugs Jan xx
Bauer Avatar
April 11, 2024 at 1:15 PM
even if they do possess some type of "powers" (and i'm a skeptic about this stuff), the "certainty" part just got to me. always great to hear from you, jan...
Iannone  Avatar
April 11, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Hi Ilene, I find your poem to be witty and contemplative, as it humorously explores skepticism about 'certainty' in life, especially when claimed by psychics. Only the universe knows; or maybe not. Cheers, Don
Bauer Avatar
April 11, 2024 at 1:13 PM
thank for you that lovely comment, don! much appreciated...
Manassian Avatar
April 10, 2024 at 11:13 PM
I agree with you on that! Great write, Ilene. How have you been? Hope all is well. Thanks for sharing this write! The only thing that doesn't change is change, so those psychics better pipe down.
Bauer Avatar
April 11, 2024 at 1:12 PM
hey eileen! great to see you here! all is fine with me, although i miss so many people who are no longer on the soup (or on this earth, in some cases). hope things are going well for you...
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