250317 What Luck

 What Luck

A four leaf clover, a pot of gold
Are lucky things, so I've been told
A lady bug, the number seven
Are said to bring riches from heaven

A cracked egg with a double yolk
Means luck to superstitious folk 
A cricket or a horse's shoe 
Are both said to bring luck to you 

A necklace with a lucky charm 
Can't possibly do any harm 
A new penny, a rabbit's foot
Are these the things where trust is put

We cross our fingers, knock on wood 
All done to make sure luck is good 
We put faith in all kinds of things 
In hopes through them, good fortune brings 

They really seem harmless enough 
And mostly don't believe that stuff 
Yet, sometimes superstitious lore 
Makes you believe they're something more

Be careful you don't go too far 
You can't see future in a star
No amulet's your source of hope 
Won't be found reading horoscope 

Though sometimes you get lucky break 
To trust in luck's a big mistake 
While dumb luck can be known to tease 
No fortune's found reading tea leaves 

The Lord above and the Good Book 
Are only places you should look 
To see what will your future hold 
Search there, not for a pot of gold 

Not found in crystals, lucky charms 
But in the safety of God's arms 
No tarot card or ouija board 
Will lead you to the risen Lord 

It happens as a conscious choice 
When faith and trust are given voice 
For when you live your life that way 
Each day will feel like luckiest day

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