Cold Cocked Curse

Slinking silently through the night
on tiny tipped toes, claws withdrawn.
He mustn’t sleep until daylight’s dawn,
prudently prowls, avoiding light.

Clever, cunning crones craft a spell
to purloin his priceless powers,
control them in Eve’s evil hours,
condemn powerless prey to Hell.

Hither, fine ferocious feline.
Soulfully sing your sacred song.
Whiskers hoary, lavishly long
subtle signs of ancient bloodline.

He will not succumb to witches
who wish to control, to command.
Here he makes a substantive stand
to thwart wicked witches’ wishes. 

Cruel claws render stinging slashes
slitting through wrinkled, withered skin.
They shrilly shriek their dying din,
melting ghoulish, gray-green ashes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Kauffman Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 9:33 PM
Very clever and unique with wonderful alliteration Linda. Congratulations Linda on your win!
Fowler Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 5:59 AM
Many, many thanks Sam. I appreciate your visit and comments! :) Linda
Buehler Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 2:30 PM
A delightfully fun Halloween poem to read, Linda. I enjoyed the wonderful imagery. Congratulations on your win. :)
Fowler Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 5:49 PM
Many thanks for the kind words Evelyn. hugs {} Linda
Allison Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 2:13 PM
love the creepy imagery alliteration and rhyme Linda, many congrats on your win :-) hugs Jan xx
Fowler Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 5:48 PM
Thank you Jan!Hugs back {} Linda
Andresen Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 1:18 PM
- Congratulations on your scary win, Linda :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Fowler Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 1:34 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise. hugs {} Linda
Chamberlain Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 1:04 PM
Congratulations on your winning placement. I read these fantastic poems in candle light, as we had a power cut, very fitting. :-)
Fowler Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 1:32 PM
Ha! That's funny Joanna. Hope you have light now. Thanks for the congrats! Linda
Pandit Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 12:31 PM
Aptly in the spirit of Halloween, Linda. Enjoyed the read. Best for a TOP win.
Fowler Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 1:07 PM
Many thanks Vijay! I appreciate the visit. :) Linda
Devonshire Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 11:53 AM
Wow, I wish a cat could cast away witches and their evil spells. Very creative! Best wishes in Chantelle's contest. Hugs, Carolyn
Fowler Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 12:10 PM
I'm sure special cats have the power. Maybe that's why this one was sought after. ;) Thanks Carolyn. Linda
Michael Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 11:41 AM
The wicked witch met her demise...
Fowler Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 12:09 PM
Hi Arturo. Maybe next year she'll be back. Linda
Buhagiar Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 10:34 AM
I loved this. A subtle Halloween poem. Best for a win. ~~
Fowler Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 11:05 AM
I knew I could count on you for a read my friend. ;) Many thanks, Linda
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