Sense Sonnet - Pumper

Good Luck Charm

Saint Dunstan, blacksmith patron saint,

In Ireland centuries ago

Did have occasion to acquaint

With bad luck - the devil did show.

The devil had a hoof in need

Of a shoe to cover the bare.

So Saint Dunstan did do the deed

Of nailing a hot horseshoe there.

The devil in great pain did squeal

"Take it off, I'll never return."

Saint Dunstan agreed to the deal.

The devil left with his hoof burn.

Since then a hung horseshoe does say,

"Devil - you better keep away."