Musings - Superstitions From The Old Days Poem by Paul Warren

In the Old Days superstitions were held and would give sway
So here are some you might have heard if you lived in those days

Don't step on cracks between the slabs of laid cement
Watch that a black cat doesn't cross your path is your lament
Walking under ladders set out in your way is a great taboo
Cover the mirrors in your house after a death or you'll see the dead too
Spill some salt and you'll need to throw some over your shoulder
And don't use the number thirteen as it is bad luck I couldn't be surer

A bridegroom should never see a bride the day before the wedding time
And a rabbit's foot kept in your pocket for good luck is right down the line
Place an acorn on a window sill will keep lightning away from the house outside
Stand in a circle evil spirits will not be able to get into you because you're side by side
In a new house put a jar of sharp objects in a wall to give witches a pain in the womb
If you cut your hair or fingernails at night ghosts will be seen by you quite soon.

© Paul Warren Poetry