Beware - TGIF

Do you know
What day this is?
Are you a little afraid to say?
It’s the end of the week…
TGIF…
But beware this ominous day.

For some are fearful
Of what might happen,
They believe something bad will occur.
To them it’s a day
Of doom and gloom.
It’s an omen; a harbinger.

Triskadeckaphobia;
A word that is not routine.
It’s the awful dread
Some feel on this day.
It’s the fear of the number thirteen.

If you’re not superstitious
It won’t bother you.
This day— it matters not.
But just to be
On the very safe side,
There are some things that you should boycott.

Avoid breaking a mirror;
Walking under a ladder;
Stay away from all cats that are black.
And remember
To keep your mother’s back strong,
Never, ever step on a crack!

It’s Friday the thirteenth.
Do you truly believe
That of disaster
There’s no likelihood?
If you’re not truly sure
One hundred percent,
Then play it safe… and just
“Knock on wood!”