Accused of witchcraft, left to die,
Admit your sins, no tears to cry.
Stealing my soul, calling me crone,
My only crime, I'm a woman alone.
The calloused rope bites, draining me,
I'm only a woman, why can't they see.
Dead vacant eyes, people just stare,
I'm innocent, why don't they care.
Soon it will be all over, my soul will fly,
Back to their lives, will they even wonder why?
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Written April 9th, 2006
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Excellent
Queen, this is write is so sad.
It holds a strong message.
I can't believe how some people can be judged, either by the way they look or otherwise.
Society of this world, is rather harsh.
Isn't it?
Well penned my friend.
*hgu*
*S* Cynthia -
A wonderful piece of poetry here. I was accused of the craft once, because I made a treehouse from sticky back plastic and old loo rolls. I was not burnt though or hung, I did get a nasty slap on my shin though.
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She'll be forgotten by dinnertime I bet!!
I realllllly like the poem especially the beginning.
Best of luck in the contest and in all you do!
Cindy
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wow the best so far this is excellent amazingly written good luck brilliant
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This is a good one,I really like it!!
Angelbabie -
isn't sad to even realize that that's how people thought once upon a time.what's even sadder is that there are people in the world now that still has not accepted women as equals.you know how to make a subject so much more compelling with poetic take on it.thank you for being such a great writer and a wonderful poet.
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excellent work
WOW! WOW WOW WOW WOW! This is another amazing poem from you. Yes, back during the Burning Times, just being a woman put you at risk for a witch hunt/inquisition/execution, never mind whether or not you actually practiced the Old Religion. I am glad I live in a part of the world where I am free to be woman (and Pagan) and not have to worry about being hung or burnt. Sadly, though, intolerance based on gender and religion still continues in many places, and this poem makes me think about those who are still suffering. A thought-provoking write. Thank you. Sig
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Wow Queen, excellent poem. Good luck to you in the contest
Sarah -
How very true this is! And how beautifully you have brought it out in this poem depicting this imagery. It's so sad that witches were treated this way in the past. This poem flows flawlessly and the rhyming is just great!
Goodluck in the comp,
Charishma
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Ms Queen, as always you paint a scene that rings true. Horrible and sad to think all your description are still true in different parts of the world. - Thank you.
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A brilliant interpretation of the image Queen, being a witch in the old days was a big no no, they either got hung or burned alive or even stoned to death, you've written this perfectly. Well written
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A sad piece here my friend, aye I will bet money on it that lots of women died because those hunts were rampant. Madness. A great piece here
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