The Blue Moon Review

1-900-ASK-ZARI
by Cristy Cornell

The voice on the radio repeats a 900 number.
He will answer all your questions, reveal
secrets only gods could know.

His name is Azari.  Hundreds
have sought his advice, even Shaquille O'Neal.
The voice on the radio repeats a 900 number.

A caller is on the line.  Sonni
from Peoria is dying to hear
secrets only gods could know.

By Wednesday, Azari promises her a lover.
Sonni is ecstatic, her luck unreal.
The voice on the radio repeats a 900 number.

All these people searching for answers.
At 4.95\min. who can afford to deal
in secrets only gods could know?

Real-life Wizard of Oz, Azari blows smoke and thunder,
sews clothes of hundred dollar bills lined with nickels.
The voice on the radio repeats a 900 number,
reveals secrets only gods could know.