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Witch Trial

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I believe I was a ginger headed poet in a past life,
who wrote love through magik spells—
burning candle wax, whispering incantations
under a full moon and painting pale,
naked flesh with dirt and ash.
Dancing with ghostly ravens through flames,
to the thumpthumpthump of my storm heart,
as it became one with the earth.
I roared my passions and my glory
to the heavens above, laughing
like a crazy eyed crone for the sake
of those who feared me.
My witches tongue, hissing, 'Come hither!'
as heat licked my shoulders like an old lover,
come home.
NaPoWriMo 2012, #11

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Liliannawaterflower's avatar
Weave your spells, sweet witch,
and weave them well
Do not stumble over sound 
or meaning
or the fires of hell.

Keep your secrets tight
and safe 
among your spells.
One day they will save you
From the weight of Men's blame
for their own incompetence
as they curse your name

Do not fear the flames
Sweet witch
for they welcome you.
guide you
shelter you
Power you

Through all your lives

Welcome, 
sweet witch,
Welcome Home

sorry if this is not the place for this. But after reading your poem, these words were born and could not be contained. You are such an inspiration. Thank you!

also, your poem makes me think of the song: Witch by Karliene. I think you may like it.