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Witch's Treedom

"Light the fires, we hunt a witch tonight, under the light of a pale blue moon We're the masters of all that is right Join with the righteous as we sing our tune" The woman a healer, with ancient spells Living in the forest, amongst the trees With herbs and crystals the future she tells She is so disturbed, by all that she sees Why are so many, now coming for her It's not her intention to do them harm Within her mind the images all blur All of the forest is under her charm "There in the distance we can see her house. Wrapped amongst the branches of all those trees. We will approach as quiet as a mouse, then like lions we will do what we please!" She steps out the door to address them all. "Do not approach if you know what is best!" The leader laughs as he makes his own call. "We are here to put a stake through your chest." With a wave of her hand, the trees all dance. Gnarled roots start grabbing up from the ground. All those evil men didn't have a chance. The forest filled with a horrible sound! Within the wood you can see their hands. As well as faces contorted and dark. They chose not to listen to her commands. Eternally entombed within the tree bark. For Jerry Curtis's "Creep Me Out" contest. Disclaimer: No witches, mortals or tree's were harmed during the writing of this poem. In no way does this poem demonstrate a belief in the occult but is merely for entertainment purposes. It does however show that not all who believe they are righteous are truly righteous. Many things in history have been done in the name of God by truly depraved and ungodly people. They convinced many people to follow in their paths.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 4/25/2017 5:01:00 PM
Wow! Great poem with a great story and I so agree with your message too. This was like watching a scary movie. Loved it.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/25/2017 7:38:00 PM
Thanks Carole.;0)
Date: 3/16/2016 5:09:00 PM
Being entombed in the tree bark ... not a pretty thing to imagine. You wonder how much truth are in those stories like the Salem Witch Trials. I was told it was an excuse for men to divorce their wives, by accusing them of witchcraft (I wonder if this was the inspiration for that ELO song, Witchy Woman).
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/16/2016 7:37:00 PM
Thanks Timothy, this gives new meaning to the term woody.
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/16/2016 5:12:00 PM
Scratch that "The Eagle's Song" I should say. Well written piece, Richard. It's a horror story told in rhyme ... goosebumps beware.
Date: 3/12/2016 12:34:00 PM
It really creeped me out!!!!!... I am stunned by this work... Bravo..!! 7/7
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/12/2016 3:31:00 PM
Hi Red, this is a different one for me, but was fun to write. I like writing on a variety of topics.
Date: 10/15/2015 3:35:00 PM
oh now THIS is good and creepy!!!! I really like this , Richard! Great imagination. did this not win?? Or is it in the next creepy contest part 2?
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/15/2015 8:21:00 PM
Has the contest been judged?
Date: 10/14/2015 9:18:00 PM
This seems so familiar, was it something you had written before?
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/15/2015 8:37:00 AM
Yes, I resurrected it.
Date: 10/11/2015 4:32:00 PM
Not disappointed this was a great read held my attention from beginning to the end and did not forget the surpreme rule make it rhyme.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/11/2015 5:19:00 PM
Thanks John.
Date: 10/11/2015 6:22:00 AM
This is a gem, so descriptive. It made me think of those old black and white horror movies with fog moving across the night, and a ragged band of villagers with pitchforks heading out to confront the vampire.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/11/2015 9:50:00 AM
That's kind and of how I pictured it as well when writing it. Also in my minds eye the witch was quite beautiful.
Date: 10/10/2015 6:45:00 PM
Excellent Richard! Actually this story kind of makes me root for the witch. Haha!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/11/2015 12:44:00 AM
Me too!
Date: 10/10/2015 5:56:00 PM
Fabulous story Richard and I love the disclaimer... Lol
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/11/2015 12:44:00 AM
Thanks Tim
Date: 10/10/2015 1:23:00 PM
Captivating and spooky narration that grab the readers attention from the first to the last line! Good luck dear, Richard and a seven that goes along with it!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/11/2015 12:45:00 AM
Thanks Demetrios.
Date: 10/10/2015 9:30:00 AM
Hi Richard! This is a lovely narration that grabs our interest from beginning to end, but above all it's the message within that we must also pay attention to. // paul
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/10/2015 1:01:00 PM
Thanks Paul.;0)
Date: 10/10/2015 1:05:00 AM
An ingenious write complete with a wee moral, loved it. Good luck in the contest.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/10/2015 8:25:00 AM
Thanks Mark, much appreciated.
Date: 10/9/2015 10:14:00 PM
Cleverly written Richard. Enjoyed reading and loved the theme. Creeeepy!!!!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/10/2015 8:25:00 AM
Thanks Michael.;0)
Date: 10/9/2015 9:38:00 PM
Enjoyed the disclaimer as well as the poem, Richard! What a magnificent forest dance you have unveiled here! Love it! jimbo
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/10/2015 8:26:00 AM
Thanks James.

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