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Written, June 6, 2026
For The Premiere Contest, “Zoltar Speaks”
Sponsor, Robert James Liguori ~ NA

July 4, 2026
Entered In The Premiere Contest,  "Screwed XXII"
Sponsor, Rob Carmack

Zoltar Speaks

Gold turban and dark eyes that stare
He soon caught my eye at the fair.
His white gazing ball
held answers for all-
At once, I was caught in his glare!

Voltar was his mystical name.
For years, he's held carnival fame.
Now set to comply
On faith would rely
To play his miraculous game.

I placed my three bucks in the slot-
Find out what he thinks, good or not.
His words startled me,
Though he spoke softly
On something I never forgot!

He knew I had lost my heartthrob;
At that point, I felt I could sob.
A card then slipped out
My fortune, no doubt?
No! Asks for five bucks- I feel robbed!

How silly of me to believe
His fortune could soothe and relieve!
Goodbye, Zoltar- fear
You made your act clear.
Just empty words, I did receive!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Vaso Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 2:10 AM
wow, loved this a beautiful poem!
Haight Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Thank you very much, Arthur, for your visit and lovely comment. Glad you enjoyed it! Sandra
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