Well, You Didn'T Predict That

Predicting tall dark strangers,
Houses near water or trees,
And all the usual stuff,
He makes a killing.

He claims to have second sight,
Is clairvoyant to the stars,
A local celebrity:
He has believers.

It caused much embarrassment,
When his caravan burnt down;
And he was caught in a loo
With another man!

(A true story ).

Jack Horne for Linda-Marie’s Crystal Ball contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Roberts Avatar
September 22, 2011 at 10:34 PM
too funny, congrats on your win in the contest Jack
Kendrick Avatar
September 20, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Interesting one..Congrats on your win..Sara
Brown Avatar
September 20, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Congratulations on your win Jack. Love, Carol
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September 19, 2011 at 1:59 PM
Jack, Thanks for sharing your true story. Great to share with one of the best, a poem. Smile. Great to read you worthy poem. Congratulations, Agape, Moses"
Mehta Avatar
September 19, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of Linda,Jack
Quigley Avatar
September 19, 2011 at 12:30 AM
Congratulations on your win Jack
Minardi Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Great writing for a true event. Congrats :)
Sweetheart Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 9:27 PM
CONGRATS JACK ON 6TH PLACE WIN WITH THIS AMAZING POETRY LUV..
Brown Avatar
September 8, 2011 at 8:36 AM
Stopping by your outstanding poetry today to thank you for your kind comments on mine Jack. Love, Carol
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September 6, 2011 at 9:53 AM
HaHaHa...very funny true story my friend. Good luck in the "CRYSTAL BALL" poetry contest sponsored by Linda-Marie The Sweetheart of P.S. CR
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September 4, 2011 at 4:38 PM
:) I remember you telling me about this "clairvoyant," Jack. You would think he would have known his caravan was going to burn. There are a lot of phony psychics out there, but I think some people do have a gift. Not this fella though! Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn
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September 4, 2011 at 1:52 PM
OMG, Jack! Quite the poem here!!
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