The unfounded
All the superstitions granny used to say9 total reviews
Comment from Patty Palmer
I really love this poem written with just about every superstition that was ever spoken. If you look back some have reasons for what their words I. Such as never look a gift horse in the mouth. You can tell a lot about a horse's health by looking at his teeth. If someone is giving the horse to you don't insult the giver by checking
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I really love this poem written with just about every superstition that was ever spoken. If you look back some have reasons for what their words I. Such as never look a gift horse in the mouth. You can tell a lot about a horse's health by looking at his teeth. If someone is giving the horse to you don't insult the giver by checking
Comment Written 16-Sep-2019
Comment from Iza Deleanu
You listed all the known and unknown beliefs that make us move through life with caution and looking over our shoulder. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writing.
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You listed all the known and unknown beliefs that make us move through life with caution and looking over our shoulder. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writing.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2019
Comment from Darlene Franklin
How very fun, that you managed to weave all those old superstitions and old waves tales, some which I knew, many which I didn't, into a coherent whole.
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How very fun, that you managed to weave all those old superstitions and old waves tales, some which I knew, many which I didn't, into a coherent whole.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2019
Comment from Sallyo
A lot of the lines here have what seem to be errors...
And a clock which haven't been working suddenly chimes
Of dreaming about lizard
In the streets shape by a kaleidoscope
I got whammy
... but I'm unsure whether these are deliberate or not. The sophisticated consonance suggests you did it on purpose... maybe to reflect a dialect I don't know. Therefore I'm going with five. If they are in fact typos, you might consider fixing them.
And a clock which haven't HASN'T been working suddenly chimes
Of dreaming about lizardS
In the streets shapeD by a kaleidoscope
I got whammy WHAMMIED
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A lot of the lines here have what seem to be errors...
And a clock which haven't been working suddenly chimes
Of dreaming about lizard
In the streets shape by a kaleidoscope
I got whammy
... but I'm unsure whether these are deliberate or not. The sophisticated consonance suggests you did it on purpose... maybe to reflect a dialect I don't know. Therefore I'm going with five. If they are in fact typos, you might consider fixing them.
And a clock which haven't HASN'T been working suddenly chimes
Of dreaming about lizardS
In the streets shapeD by a kaleidoscope
I got whammy WHAMMIED
Comment Written 15-Sep-2019
Comment from Y. M. Roger
This is such an unexpected gem today... how many of us heard these fall from grandparents lips over the years?! ;) Oh, the memories and smiles you have woven in here without touching the reader, but by touching those words!! ;) :) If I had a six it would be yours -- please accept this virtual! ;) Thank you for sharing and sparking so many memories today!! ;) :)
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This is such an unexpected gem today... how many of us heard these fall from grandparents lips over the years?! ;) Oh, the memories and smiles you have woven in here without touching the reader, but by touching those words!! ;) :) If I had a six it would be yours -- please accept this virtual! ;) Thank you for sharing and sparking so many memories today!! ;) :)
Comment Written 12-Sep-2019
Comment from kahpot
Wow! there is a lot for us to be aware of out there in the big wide world, but I am sure and glad that these are (old wives) or Granny tales, an interesting and very well written read, thank you for sharing this excellent work****kahpot
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Wow! there is a lot for us to be aware of out there in the big wide world, but I am sure and glad that these are (old wives) or Granny tales, an interesting and very well written read, thank you for sharing this excellent work****kahpot
Comment Written 12-Sep-2019
Comment from royowen
While I do believe in the power of the tongue, I think ole granny was whistling up a tree with the "old wives" tales escaping into the ether. (Where did old wives tales come from?) beautifully written, I didn't realise there was all these sayings around, a lot I've heard from superiors, but you've done a brilliant Job with these. Well done, most impressively written, blessings, Roy
Typo : To pick up a four (leave) clover. Leaf is singular. 2: a(n) owl in daylight.
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While I do believe in the power of the tongue, I think ole granny was whistling up a tree with the "old wives" tales escaping into the ether. (Where did old wives tales come from?) beautifully written, I didn't realise there was all these sayings around, a lot I've heard from superiors, but you've done a brilliant Job with these. Well done, most impressively written, blessings, Roy
Typo : To pick up a four (leave) clover. Leaf is singular. 2: a(n) owl in daylight.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2019
Comment from Cindy Warren
I think most of it is superstition, but I also think Granny did get a few things right. Especially the old cold remedies. And the old wives' tales must have originated somewhere to have been passed down through generations.
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I think most of it is superstition, but I also think Granny did get a few things right. Especially the old cold remedies. And the old wives' tales must have originated somewhere to have been passed down through generations.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2019
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
Well, you certainly covered most of the well known superstitions that are floating out and about. It is am interesting amalgamation of unfounded fears to be sure. Nicely done and thank you very much for sharing it.
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Well, you certainly covered most of the well known superstitions that are floating out and about. It is am interesting amalgamation of unfounded fears to be sure. Nicely done and thank you very much for sharing it.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2019
