didn't see that coming

i stop by to visit

my gypsy friend,

Rosa,

to see what's up.

she's taken her sign down.

and i see her crystal

ball in the trashcan.

Her Tarot cards

are flying around in circles.

what is going on i, ask her.

are you closing up shop?

no more palm readings?

yes, she says.

i'm done, kaput.

covid.

damn virus. i didn't see that

coming.

so what are you going to do now?

i'm doing day trading

she says.

getting involved with the stock market

while it's still

bullish.

annuities, bonds.

you know, that sort of thing.

interested?

nah, nah, i'm good. my Morgan

Stanely broker

has me covered.

pfffft, she says. amateurs.