A Be-Witching Tale

smoke billowed from her boiling pot
a spell for ages she had sought
a special treat
for kids to eat
some pickled plums so teeth won't rot

but children laughed at what she made
to taste the swill they were afraid
the witch was sad
and got real mad
their taunts one day would be repaid

all hallows eve had come and went
a day the kids would soon resent
a curse was laid
the children paid
their treats turned into hard cement

they moaned and wept and some did cry
asking questions and pleading why
they were upset
with no regret
wishing that witch would surely die

now this is what I have been told
the days have passed and I am old
one girl returned
her lesson learned
and turned a heart to warm from cold


**it is never to late to say you are sorry*
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Devonshire Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:16 PM
Your limerick had me grinning as you set the stage in this poem. Then I saw the wisdom conveyed in the last line. It is a blessed to be able to turn "a heart to warm from cold." Awesome!
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:22 PM
Thanks so much Carolyn
Roper Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 10:20 AM
I love the moral of the story, Tim... did you stay away from your kids trick or treat candy or are they getting to old for trickortreat..... Hugs Eve
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:21 PM
no I didn't stay away...my 2 younger ones went.
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:16 PM
Thanks Eve
Yvonne Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 9:12 AM
Great Halloween tale with a great string of limericks.
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:20 PM
Thanks Armand
Vaso Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 8:04 PM
Happy Halloween!
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:20 PM
ditto
Mcdaid Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 2:26 PM
love how this began boiling beautifully painted piece pal happy halloween
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:16 PM
Thanks Liam
Andresen Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 1:31 PM
- A great tale, Tim :) - Best wishes for a creepy Halloween :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:15 PM
Thanks A-L
Lamoureux Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 8:39 AM
I enjoyed reading this one again Tim. Now I'm in a Halloween state of mind.
Flats Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 8:28 AM
tis the day for treats and tricks//tiddlywinks and pickup sticks//fine traditions//no conditions//apologies and less conflicts. Good spook day morn to you too, Mr. Tim! Pickled plums turning into concrete? Wow, no wonder witches get a bad rap;-) Nice string 'O lim'riks amigo!
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:15 PM
Thanks J...I need to go in chocolate detox
Trifiatis Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 3:07 AM
Great, greater, greatest, a 7 for each Limerick and a huge seven for the moral of the story my friend, Tim!
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:13 PM
Thank you my friend
Vaso Avatar
October 30, 2016 at 6:31 PM
No feathers in this poem! Great write!
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:13 PM
Except in the chocolate covered chicken...lol
Dietrich Avatar
October 30, 2016 at 5:48 PM
very cute final moral to this one, Tim. Good post for this season!
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:12 PM
Thanks Andrea we had great weather for it this year.
La France Avatar
October 30, 2016 at 5:38 PM
Tim, these are great limericks with a great message, well done~
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:11 PM
Thanks so much Constance
Bauer Avatar
October 30, 2016 at 5:22 PM
well done, tim! i enjoyed ...
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:10 PM
Thanks ilene
Lamoureux Avatar
October 30, 2016 at 3:44 PM
A fun one to warm even the coldest heart.
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:10 PM
Thank you Richard
Manassian Avatar
October 30, 2016 at 2:53 PM
:) Good one, Tim.
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 2:09 PM
Thanks Eileen
Chircop Avatar
October 30, 2016 at 2:33 PM
Fantastic..If this is for a limerick contest..I see a winner.I love the tale Timothy...Very wise lesson indeed..A fave.: )
Smith Avatar
October 30, 2016 at 2:49 PM
Thanks Charmu. It's not for a contest. Just in the Halloween spirit...boo :)
Allison Avatar
October 30, 2016 at 1:52 PM
Great tale Tim hope you have a great Halloween:-) hugs Jan xx
Smith Avatar
October 30, 2016 at 2:47 PM
Thanks Jan. Can't wait for all the costumes
Pennell  Avatar
October 30, 2016 at 11:45 AM
good Halloween tale tim
Smith Avatar
October 30, 2016 at 2:46 PM
Thanks Stephen
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