The Witch

The death of a "Witch"

I stand upon the old, damp steps,

I ponder the life other people have led.

Will they be brought here just like me?

And made a public mockery?

The time has come, as it does for us all.

I hear nothing but chants and applause,

This is the reality of a backwards age!

I walk up the flimsy wooden staircase,

There is no escape, there is no justice here.

The noose is placed around my neck and the world around me roars;

“Hang the witch!”

Reviews

[pia]

I liked the suspense building up as one goes through the poem. The salem witch trials were just a very sad period of pure ignorance. The poem exudes darkness and at the same time makes me sympathize with the person. At the same time it makes me also empathize in a way that women all over the world are subject to punishment if they seek what they want or if they are different.

[Jade]

Oh Wow, there is so some depth here in your words,
This is so very good and so well expressed.

[Relic]

Really good poem. The first line regarding damp steps seems to set the scene but also the feeling involved. The only word that bothers me is "The time has come, (as it does for us all.) This almost assumes everyone in life will be hanged rather than just witches.

Other than that, a great little read.

[Ardra]

The sadness and the pity she feels for the world...
Maybe it's it death that haunted her...the thought what future holds for the world with fools like these...maybe that's what haunted her more...

Nicely portrayed..

[Phill Oz O'fee]

The ignorance of the dark ages - a mix of misunderstanding, politics and just plain nastiness! - Great share and interesting read … :-)