The Fortune Teller Who Was a Cheat
What happened to her no one knows ?
The Fortune Teller Who Was a Cheat
She sat in silk with rings on her fingers
cards spread like secrets
candles burning for effect
her voice slow and heavy
as if the future weighed in her hands
She told them love was coming
money too
a change of house
a journey over water
her eyes never leaving their faces
watching hope rise like steam
Her table was never empty
coins slid her way with every reading
she read nothing but what they wanted
no spirits whispering in her ear
only the sound of the till
One man came twice in a week
the second time with empty pockets
he told her she had lied
she told him he had not listened
the crowd believed her
and he left in shame
She built a fortune on false stars
on hands she never learned to read
and eyes that knew how to lie
one night she vanished
leaving candles half burned
and a drawer full of worthless cards
The people still tell her stories
some call her a thief
some call her clever
but no one calls her back
because they all know the truth
the fortune teller was a cheat
Maybe she was disposed of by a client
that she cheated no one knows for sure,
only that she vanished never to be seen again.
About the Creator
Marie381Uk
I've been writing poetry since the age of fourteen. With pen in hand, I wander through realms unseen. The pen holds power; ink reveals hidden thoughts. A poet may speak truth or weave a tale. You decide. Let pen and ink capture your mind❤️
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Another great one that makes you want to check things out before spending time or money. Great work.
Awesome storytelling! WOW!