Under the Influence

Astrology, it seemed to him
was a good bet
because he was tired
of carrying the load
of decisions
Those never ending
endless spending
heart rending
responsibilities
that love asked of him
and the work required
as the bank raised an eyebrow
at the missed car payment
and Visa overload
These days he needed help
choosing a breakfast cereal

So he consulted

Looked up the hour of his birth
to see if today was rising
in his sun signs
A likely time he thought
for her to open gently
against his kiss
But Jupiter was holding court
with Mars
and he was late for work
the third time this month
On Monday, Omar promised him
the moon was in his corner
but the bank called anyway
and on Tuesday
the cereal all sank, no snap
no crackle, no pop

Tarot Cards must hold his life instead