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Love Potion

Welcome my dear
what can I do you for? 
I offer spells and charms galore 

A love philter you say? 
I know just the thing
When I am done
to you he’ll cling 

When sun takes its bow at the close of day
In a place where ocean waves meet bay
Let curtains close to mortal sight 
Behold
desire’s flame ignites

Employing drift wood
in the sand
Inscribe his name 
Feel heart expand 
Stir 3 times in clockwise motion 
Whilst we brew this lover’s potion 

A drop of blood
a strand of hair
Will free you soon from your despair 
You’ll feel the warmth spread through your 
being
You’ll both find this most agreeing 

Feel wind’s breath upon thy cheek
Sacred words you now must Speak 
Tell the Earth, the wind and fire
Inform the water of your desire

Let Cupid’s compass spin once more 
For His benevolence you must implore 
East and south 
West and north 
Spirits of seduction I call thee forth 

Hark to the rhythm of the drums that pound
Thrashing out the heart beat 
of the one to be spell bound 

Whilst the bonfire slowly dies
Images flash before his eyes
Untie him now
He will behave
I have cast a spell
He is enslaved 

Hit him now with passion dart
And then my dear you have done your part 
All that’s remains is for you both 
To gulp it down 
Let’s have a toast

Before you do you will pay me now
There are others who need me anyhow
His Affection will grow like weeds 
I must away now to do good deeds 

Will my enchantment stand the test of time? 
I hear you ask, Well they’ll be just fine 
Sleep now children in my domain 
I promised to free you from your pain
Their lust will last eternally
Till I dump their bodies in the sea 



                17th October 2019
          For love potion poetry contest
            Sponsored By Julia Ward

Copyright © Elaine Perrin | Year Posted 2019

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John Hamilton Date: 11/13/2019 10:06:00 AM An excellent write Elaine, no doubt a winner. The rhyme was spot on and the detail was very intriguing, enjoyed! Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 4/28/2020 3:22:00 AM Thanks so much John :-) x

Silent One Date: 11/13/2019 1:38:00 AM Great story telling...You rhyme and flow very well.. Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 11/13/2019 5:24:00 AM Thank you silent one :-) x

Midnight Aurora Date: 10/27/2019 4:50:00 PM Oh very cool even though it's dark..lol. I do love a good potion. Wicked write ;) Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 11/13/2019 5:23:00 AM Thank you lovely :-) x

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 10/19/2019 11:41:00 AM A super cool poem, Elaine! So macabre lovely ... it slays w/creative ink thrust. Your poetic talents shines golden! I so enjoyed this maiden voyage foray into your muse treasure trove. May love light your path in life always. Romantic Warrior Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 10/20/2019 12:06:00 PM I love it! Thank you for the song, I haven’t heard that one before. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment Freddie. I’m so happy you enjoyed it :-) x Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 10/19/2019 11:44:00 AM Btw ... was listening to this mesmerizing Swing Out Sister song, "If I Had the Heart" while reading your enchanting poem. Hope you enjoy it. Love and more love always. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8mVCUAcL1Q

Bobby May Date: 10/18/2019 1:28:00 PM Interesting I will have to try this recipe, Oh my Gosh Elaine this is totally 1st place material, so well done my friend! Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 10/20/2019 11:57:00 AM Thanks so much Bobby :-) x

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/18/2019 12:26:00 PM Hello Elaine Perrin, that is a strong love potion. Have a nice day my friend. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 2/13/2025 9:12:00 AM Hello elaine I hope the love potion last a long, long time. Have a nice day my friend. /Darlene/ Elaine Perrin Date: 10/20/2019 11:57:00 AM Thank you Darlene :-) x

John Gondolf Date: 10/18/2019 11:27:00 AM This is a wonderful poem you have penned, Elaine, with a little bit of a dark flavor to it. I think this will do well in the contest. Best of luck. Hugs, John Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 10/20/2019 11:56:00 AM Thanks so much John :-) x

Eve Roper Date: 10/18/2019 10:34:00 AM A great deep poem, Elaine, good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 10/20/2019 11:55:00 AM Thanks Eve :-) x

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/18/2019 3:44:00 AM - A wonderful poem, Elaine ... mystery and creepy, which I like :) - A top winning poem I guess ... good luck :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 10/20/2019 11:54:00 AM Thanks you Anne-Lise :-) x

Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/17/2019 7:16:00 PM Ooh, dark and delicious. Great story telling. ;0) Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 10/20/2019 11:54:00 AM Thank you Richard :-) x

Damian Keady Date: 10/17/2019 5:10:00 PM You are amazing...! I have this on rewind .. i just keep feasting my eyes re-reading... no luck needed as you should take Gold.. well it's gold from me. I don't know how you do it.. but you just keep doing what you do... bestest DAMO x Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 10/20/2019 11:53:00 AM Thank you for another amazing comment Damo :-) x

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 10/17/2019 4:06:00 PM A lovely penned piece Elaine, good imagery with nice rhyme too. Your writing is proving quite a potion for us to feast our eyes upon. Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 10/20/2019 11:52:00 AM Hi Gordon Thank you so much :-) x

Brenda Chiri Date: 10/17/2019 1:29:00 PM Nice one girl!;) loved this sounds like a winner to me!;) good luck but I doubt you need it!;) Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 10/17/2019 1:34:00 PM Aww thanks so much Brenda :-) x

Paul Callus Date: 10/17/2019 12:42:00 PM I have enjoyed your creative output, Elaine. Any phone number or email address where those interested can contact you:) Regards // paul Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 10/17/2019 1:07:00 PM Thank you Paul. So happy you enjoyed it. Can you private message on this ? I’m on my phone, may need to dig the laptop out as it seems to have more features on there :-) x

Quoth Theraven Date: 10/17/2019 11:04:00 AM Elaine, I like the passion'd darts in your Rhyme. I'll take a baker's dozen please. Chris' comment is spot on. -Richard Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 10/17/2019 1:05:00 PM Thank you so much Richard :-) x

Chris Green Date: 10/17/2019 9:21:00 AM That was really creepy and so well conceived and written. One of the best I have read for this contest and one of the best I have read period. This was really cool. Login to Reply Elaine Perrin Date: 10/17/2019 9:54:00 AM Thank you for your very kind comment Chris :-) I’m so happy you liked it x