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Soothsayer Poems - Poems about Soothsayer

Premium Member Soothsayer Predicts a Death
The soothsayer slowly moved her hand over the crystal ball. I predict a death, she told the man. I am sorry, but it might be your death. This surprised his wife, and horrified his daughter. They were astounded and shocked by this news. Which is a bit odd Since he is 91....

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Categories: soothsayer, age,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member the Amazing Mort
We had a prophet in our trailer court His sign said “the Amazing, Seer, Mort” He told fortunes all day long Some predictions were decidedly strong A few naysayers tried to chase him away But the rest of us mobbed up and insisted he stay I will be a queen in my next reincarnated life The woebegone neighbor will soon be rid...

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Categories: soothsayer, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member Soothsayer SueAnn
Soothsayer SueAnn is a scary woman in town You can ask anyone; her reputation is solid and sound. She has an amazing talent for foreknowing predicts new babies before their mommies are showing warms women away from men who abuse predicts storms and tornadoes not seen on the news SueAnn has a knack for knowing, her power is growing Her talent is...

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Categories: soothsayer, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Soothsayer
sight... a prophet's mark unsheathed radiant, quell the shadow's scream her lips were never meant for me in auguries ... blood uncharted ...

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Categories: soothsayer, anxiety, depression, future, life,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Warm Wonderful Wise Soothsayer
I see you are troubled the soothsayer said. She could see I was disheveled and wild in the head. Anyone with a knowledge of people could see. So far I was not terribly impressed with Miss She. Come closer, she said. I see trouble in paradise. I was thinking “shyster” and “trickster” not very nice. She took my hand and I...

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Categories: soothsayer, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member Soothsayer Reveals Athena
Goddess Athena is the guardian of Athens, the soothsayer said. She is high-born in mythology, and exceedingly well-bred. She has been protecting the citizens in a variety of ways. And will be forever, until the end of all of our days. Athena heard the soothsayer and rewarded her with money. She also sent her barley, gemstones, wheat, rice, and honey. The...

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Categories: soothsayer, mythology,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member The Soothsayer
She grabbed my hand and turned it palm up Stated the obvious and read leaves from a cup A sigh came from her heavy breast I thought I’d offer her a test. I was married, I began, to a woman, not a man An eyebrow raised as she formed a quick plan You’ll marry again, written in your palm I wasn’t excited,...

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Categories: soothsayer, 11th grade, 12th grade,
Form: Rhyme
The Soothsayer Part 1
At the beginning of my shift at Like Home Inclusive Care, I always check in on Miss Rosa first. I usually check her vitals and get her ready for her breakfast. She was one of my favorite residents. She was a petite woman with a loving gaze and a warm smile. She loves to read...

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Categories: soothsayer, mystery,
Form: Narrative
The Soothsayer Part 2
She was born six years after Post World War One. It was the first morning of May that she beat the blazing sun. She was a beautiful honey color, with light brown eyes, and cold black hair. However, there was one imperfection that captured a stare. From the top of the crown of her head to the forehead was...

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Categories: soothsayer, mystery,
Form: Rhyme
The Soothsayer Part 3
There were many years of subjugation to this enigma of visions of tragedies. She conceded that it was to her advantage to charge modest fees. World War II and romance brought anxious lovers and soldiers to her door. It wasn't long before popularity and prosperity began to soar. There came a time when she became weighed with the yoke...

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Categories: soothsayer, mystery,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member She Is Not Merely a Soothsayer
She distributes the wands and the cups. Her client taps a card, choosing it. The death card comes up. The client gasps. She takes her hand and begins to explain. She has Bambi brown eyes, and a kind soul. The client settles down, wanting to believe in her explanation, in the cards, in a happily ever after. She is not merely a...

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Categories: soothsayer, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member The Soothsayer - Collaboration
An avid reader of the stars Who sees futures in tarot cards And has trust in my crystal ball In what it predicts for us all. I saw the woman of your dreams Crazy as to you it may seem She will enter into your life Bound to make you a perfect wife. A true princess, there is no doubt As you will be...

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Categories: soothsayer, blessing,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Magnificent Marvin, the Soothsayer
~ Magnificent Marvin, the Soothsayer ~ Welcome to the parlor of Magnificent Marvin, the Soothsayer Silence, please, as I peer into my as yet opaque crystal ball Ah, friend, the mist is disappearing; the future is becoming clear And so, enabled by the Powers-That-Be, the Magnificent Marvin ...

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Categories: soothsayer, future, magic, scary,
Form: Light Verse
Soothsayer
I believed at the time of my youth, that clairvoyants predicted the truth. A soothsayer foretold that my life would be gold. He was wrong with his asinine sooth!...

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Categories: soothsayer, fate, future, happiness, humor,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member Ursula Shipton Ultimate Fortune Teller
Year 1488 Daring to hide it in verses and score, Ursula Shipton predicted her scrolls would not be understood until years after her body’s release. Read aloud by an educated nephew, almost five decades after they were protected by a family of peace. She may have been burned at the stake for her predictions of America’s Civil War, simply...

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Categories: soothsayer, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Rhyme

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