Just Say Amen

Just like that my computer screen went black,
no warning, no flicker, smoke, or sirens
I tried turning everything off, checked
connections, tried troubleshooting,
closing and opening the cover,
crossing my fingers, rubbing my amulet,
even said a prayer for healing
After a nervous hour interlude
the screen came on as if nothing
untold happened.Was it the amulet,
my crossed fingers, or a simple prayer?



PAD Day 16 Prompt: An Explanatory poem