Witches

In honour of Halloween....this was one of my greatest childhood fears.

 

Children, be good, from your mother don’t stray!

Blonde ringlets like those with your clear blue eyes,

Call for the witches to steal you away.

Though you don’t see them, they’re here in disguise.

It’s easy to spot their earrings of gold,

And the cheap bangles they wear ‘round their arms,

They aren’t like stories, all haggard and old,

But beware of their glittering charms.

Because witches will try to deceive you,

With false riches they will lead you astray,

Then to the black market they will take you,

And then sell you to whoever will pay.

So don’t let go of your mother’s warm hand,

For this whole world is a dangerous land.

 

Reviews

[china]

Wow, if I was a kid and this was told to me, I would never let go of my mom's hand. Very scary and I loved it. Job well done.

[Steve]

Very nicely done! I read it twice and was impressed each time......

[David W Moore III]

cute but scary, adorable but still somewhere this could happen. Nicely written.

[momo]

this is frickin adorable! its so well written and captures the innocence of childhood fears so well! i mean yeah from your lil quote thing above it it was apparently self experience but its still so relateable well done!

[Trillium]

It wasn't until I read through the comments that I realized how much our childhood tainted my reading of this - cause I certainly saw the fear and the agoraphobia there. Was that the intention, or am I way off base?

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

indeed it is~ snatching inky hands ready to deploy at every turn~the most accomplished monsters wear the most beautiful faces~ well crafted lesson within the body of a seasonal poetic fare~

[whiterabbit]

Good one. I like that it was a story rather than a lament. Beautifully written, and gives your own twist on the witches tale. Good job.

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

This poem was scary. It really hit home for some reason.
Your words touched me.

[mamabear]

I love it! Its a good job real Witches aren't like that! I hope you enjoy the pagan new year more as you are now older! I look forward to reading more of your poems.

[bluessadmood]

This was nice it needed some tricks and trapa to make it more exciting..
i really loved the last line..it came just in time ,i think thats how the words should lead us..the world is a dangerous land..i really loved this
lovely write...