Bewitching Power

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Ah men, always at the ready to take power;
the wisdom that a woman has poses a threat.
So, defame the dame, give her warts, watch men cower
make her the spawn of demon's, make devils her get.

Call her witch, and let her lure men to her bower,
let her kindness to help and heal bring naught but regret.
Call her hell hound's ***** who with her kiss devours,
yet, in your heart of heart you know; you're in her debt.

Her life will be forfeit; so you can keep her dower,
ah men, have you no souls, by greed you are beset.
How many widowed wives have been dis-empowered,
robbed, and scoured to claim their power men are set.

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Maurice Yvonne

Date: 8/30/2014 4:45:00 PM

woman or man for me any art form is about the final product. so life should be this respect every one for the fiber of their character. there are so many beautiful words that easily attach themselves to our brothers and sisters why would we want to discredit anyone. once again this piece is brilliant. in skill set. heartfelt. imaginative. unique. thank you.

Gary Bateman

Date: 8/29/2014 6:50:00 PM

Debbie -- Heartfelt congratulations on placing first in the contest. Extraordinarily well done!! The tone, pitch, and imagery of "Bewitching Power" is very compelling and enchanting. The third line in the second quatrain "Call her hell hound's bitch who with her kiss devours," for me, waxes picture perfect. This is a perfect poem to recite on "Halloween." Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary.

Seren Roberts

Date: 8/28/2014 11:39:00 PM

I wish I could write like that well done Debbie ......Seren

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 8/28/2014 10:40:00 PM

Congratulations on the winning entry Debbie. Well penned... Verlena

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 8/28/2014 1:02:00 PM

Awesome write for a well-deserved awesome TOP win! Congratulations, Debbie! Pandita

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 8/28/2014 12:39:00 PM

Congratulations on 1st place. Well written poem. Brenda

Skat A

Date: 8/28/2014 10:45:00 AM

Congratulations, ~SKAT~

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/28/2014 9:34:00 AM

Nice win D.G., they make us, to be what they want. Well done. LINDA

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/28/2014 9:24:00 AM

Loving the twist you gave this devious witch........outstanding you are, at telling your tale, with your unique blend of metaphors! Number one for sure ! :) Congrats to you DEb!