[tris-kahy-dek-uh-foh-bee-uh] In defense of the number “13” |
Triskaidekaphobia Say “triskaidekaphobia.” Now that will trip your tongue! It’s the fear of number thirteen we’re taught since we were young. Of course, I’ve heard the old stories of Judas’s descent but was it really his failure or simply God’s intent? How can we blame this poor number for what’s long in the past? Instead we should be focused on the goodness it’s amassed. America was built upon the thirteen colonies; the Indians don’t share that view – it was their land we seized. And where would rugby be (What’s that?) without thirteen on a side? Why, just another gang of guys chasing a dead pig’s hide. Where would Jason1 be today if not for dear thirteen? Friday the Tenth just doesn’t work for any horror scene. I’ve saved the best, of course, for last: for those that love to eat – a Baker’s dozen contains twelve plus one more. Now, that’s sweet! An entry for the January round of "Invalid Item" Prompt: Must feature the number 13 in some way. Form: ABCB rhyme in common meter (8/6/8/6) 1Jason - Jason Voorhees is a fictional character from the Friday the 13th series of movies. |