The heartbeats pound to night's unkind duress
as childish spirits play in misty air.
The one of stranger leanings rises tall
to journeys taken wild to coven's call.
A path she travels curious, magic draws.
A woman seeks the left of narrow path.
As Luna beckons, wolves now howl delight
that magic hour has arrived, midnight stroke.
At circle, power draws stragglers in droves
to rapture's dance of witches charming way.
As hand in hand they sway to beating drum,
a chant will lift to gentle breeze and drift.
The witches prayer to nature's song ascends
through chilling air and greets the moonlit sky.
It echoes, chorus greets friendly spirits,
as all is drawn in sharing Wiccan joy.
A contest entry
- Picture Prompt - Witchcraft theme... by Passionate Phoenix.
550 points, ended December 2, 2008, 14 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Beautiful write
Otter this was beautiful. I don't know what to say about the witches. I believe in magick but it scares me so i don't use it. I thought the third stanza was beautiful showing such unity for a cause ,which is something we all need. People need people that will love them and places where they can gather for a common cause. I think you beautifully expressed that need , love and joy here. This poem is also very respectful of nature, I also like that. I might not agree with the witch stuff but even if one doesn't there's so much beauty , joy , love and respect to be learned here.
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beautiful the gathering of like minds. Life's essence rising to greet the primordial womb. Felt every word *S*.. Blessed Be great write
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Bravo
You have done it again rich and vivid. A wonder to read bringing your tale to life. Writing in the same contests with you I find myself trying harder to find the perfect words to construct the best poem I can. It competing with you that's great not the winning. If either wins I feel victory. Write on my friend and best of luck to you.
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Wow, if I had stopped to read this first I wouldn't of bothered to enter. Lovely use of words. Very well done
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Where do you find these babes?
Droves, drum, drift-consenance.Duress,draws, delight.Stroke, sky, spirits.Decasyllabic. Four by four. Tight poem. -
A good write and take on the picture prompt. Very nice depth of feeling. Good imagery, flow and tone. Vivid descriptives. Very nice meter. Good word choice, assonance and nice alliteration. Well penned. Best wishes in the contest.
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Thank you!
Coming from you I know that I succeeded in this poem. Thank you for giving me a real happy feeling!
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i really loved this piece, it fits perfectly with the image provided and your use of adjectives is spot on and not overdone. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. well done and good luck xxx
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Thank you, Phoenix
I like writing this, too. It felt right when done.
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