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For all those who died stripped naked, shaved, shorn.
For all those who screamed in vain to the Great Goddess only to have tongues ripped out by the root...
For all those who were pricked, racked, broken on the wheel for the sins of their inquisitors.
For all whose beauty stirred their torturers to fury and for those who ugliness did the same.
For all those neither ugly nor beautiful, but only women who would not submit...
For all those whose quick fingers broken in the vice.
For all those soft arms pulled from their sockets.
For all those budding breasts ripped with hot pincers.
For all those midwives killed merely for the sin of delivering man to an imperfect world...
For all those witch women, my sisters who breathed freer as the flames took them.
Knowing as they shed their female bodies, the seared flesh falling like fruit in the flames.
That death alone would cleanse them of the sin which they died.
The sin of being born a woman who is more than the sum of her parts...
By: Anonymous, 16th century
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 26, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Overall the quality of the entries in this contest of my was spectacular. Truly amazing. I enjoyed reading almost everyone of these and had nearly no suggestions for any of the poets. Thank you everyone for taking time to enter!
Contest Winners
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Waltzing to destiny, our hearts seething in distress / on this never-ending game of fate’s blind chess, / the queen’s broken and left by thby Denierim 30 lines, 20 comments, on Jun 12 1:56 PM 2007. In Witch hunts, Life, Dark-ish, Angst, Sadness, My own style
Gold trophy winner
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Silver trophy winner
Entries [8]
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Hung by the light of the moon, / I watched my body swing / In ethereal form I pondered / What did I do wrong? / I went to bed at the proper time / I ate all my vegetables / I never got dirty / And stayed o• Commented on by judge.
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Witches, demons from the underground, / Come to me, give me the crown / Come to me and take the pain / Because you’ll never win the game. / Anything you want to do / Anything to me and you• Commented on by judge.
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by amaranthine lover 23 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 14 2:47 PM 2007. In Fantasy, Dark, Contemporary, Abstract, My own style, Weird, noguest• Commented on by judge.
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wow, creepy
I dont like dark, sorry
But good luck with the contest
Abidoodle
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I've bookmarked this
I have an idea that doesnt exactly conform to the above, but then again - when did I ever? 
I'll be back
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Whatever you write, I'm sure I will enjoy it.
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This is so bookmarked.
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What a fantastic piece on woman of a lesser God in the minds of histories inhumanity.
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such a powerful piece of art work..
I cant tell you how seeing this has made me feel..
bookmarking this ..
Peace
~M~
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Wuah, you never let me down when it comes to amazing pictures. I'll definately try and write something to this contest. ^_^
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Wow thanks so so much for the silver in your contest I am thrilled and honoured.
Congratulations to the other winners and thanks so much for hosting
Gaylene
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You're welcome.
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Thank you for Bronze Thanks also for the inspiration and contest. Well done winners! La x
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You're welcome!
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