i. if a black cat crosses your path
  do not proceed 
  likewise 
  if a black man crosses your path 
  stop ( kill if you can ) 
  after all
  they are only dangerous 

ii. strike a coconut 
    on the ground 
    for good luck 
    and on your wife’s head 
    for good obedience 

iii. throw a coin in the well 
     to make your wishes come true 
     throw your female infant in
     if they don’t 

iv. don’t cut your hair 
    on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday 
    reserve those days 
    for cutting off heads 
    God demands it 
    God demands it 

v.  to avoid attack: 
    don’t leave the house if
    you happen to sneeze 
    ( and if you happen to be gay
    don’t leave at all ) 
     
vi.  thirteen 
     is an unlucky number 
     woman 
     is an unlucky gender 

vii. crow shit 
     and unwanted touches 
     are good signs 
     don’t complain 
     don’t complain