Superstitions
These sayings abound - and most people know
That under a ladder you never should go,
It’s right ear for spite, left ear for love,
You’ll have good luck if you pick up a glove.
Carry a charm - a rabbit’s foot’s best -
Wait ‘til June before you take off your vest!
To avoid warts stay away from a toad,
Keep off the cracks as you walk down the road.
When moving house buy yourself a new broom,
A broken mirror brings seven years’ gloom,
Throw a pinch of salt over your left shoulder,
Those with warm hearts have hands that are colder .
Don’t use your scissors on New Year’s Day,
An itchy palm says cash on the way,
Wearing new clothes at Easter’s the right thing to do,
And shooting star wishes, they always come true.
What of these phrases that we often repeat
Hoping a tall, handsome stranger we’ll meet?
Should we desist – I’m not sure that we could --
We think we’ll play safe and keep on touching wood!
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