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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Slinking silently through the night on tiny tipped toes, claws withdrawn.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.

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Date: 10/24/2020 9:33:00 PM
Very clever and unique with wonderful alliteration Linda. Congratulations Linda on your win!
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/25/2020 5:59:00 AM
Many, many thanks Sam. I appreciate your visit and comments! :) Linda
Date: 10/24/2020 2:30:00 PM
A delightfully fun Halloween poem to read, Linda. I enjoyed the wonderful imagery. Congratulations on your win. :)
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/24/2020 5:49:00 PM
Many thanks for the kind words Evelyn. hugs {} Linda
Date: 10/24/2020 2:13:00 PM
love the creepy imagery alliteration and rhyme Linda, many congrats on your win :-) hugs Jan xx
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/24/2020 5:48:00 PM
Thank you Jan!Hugs back {} Linda
Date: 10/24/2020 1:18:00 PM
- Congratulations on your scary win, Linda :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/24/2020 1:34:00 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise. hugs {} Linda
Date: 10/24/2020 1:04:00 PM
Congratulations on your winning placement. I read these fantastic poems in candle light, as we had a power cut, very fitting. :-)
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/24/2020 1:32:00 PM
Ha! That's funny Joanna. Hope you have light now. Thanks for the congrats! Linda
Date: 10/12/2020 12:31:00 PM
Aptly in the spirit of Halloween, Linda. Enjoyed the read. Best for a TOP win.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/12/2020 1:07:00 PM
Many thanks Vijay! I appreciate the visit. :) Linda
Date: 10/12/2020 11:53:00 AM
Wow, I wish a cat could cast away witches and their evil spells. Very creative! Best wishes in Chantelle's contest. Hugs, Carolyn
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/12/2020 12:10:00 PM
I'm sure special cats have the power. Maybe that's why this one was sought after. ;) Thanks Carolyn. Linda
Date: 10/12/2020 11:41:00 AM
The wicked witch met her demise...
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/12/2020 12:09:00 PM
Hi Arturo. Maybe next year she'll be back. Linda
Date: 10/12/2020 10:34:00 AM
I loved this. A subtle Halloween poem. Best for a win. ~~
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/12/2020 11:05:00 AM
I knew I could count on you for a read my friend. ;) Many thanks, Linda

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