Mark Woods Poet Couplet

Magic Spell For a Modern World

Wart of hubris, sweat of cursed
Jealous eyes and greed at worst

Blood from pride, tears from pain
Some wretched feelings from disdain.

Sordid juices caused by lust 
One liberal dusting of distrust.

A pinch of squander on path to diet
Then splash of anger from disquiet

Two parts grease; on one’s own behalf
Once can of echo, from mocking laugh.

Grind chains of office to subtly blend
Add some waste from overspend

Ignore the stench and simmer down
Wait for pride to rise don't let it drown.

One last step for this magic spell
Free a poison pen with a tip to quell. 

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Suzanne Delaney November 13, 2023 at 4:40 PM We are in need of an even stronger spell, Mark: Can you write a take two. Hope you are well. SuZ Mark Woods December 3, 2023 at 10:26 AM Life has been so busy. So taking a 6 month sabbatical from next August and heading into the wilderness on a thru hike and rekindling my writing.

Connie Marcum Wong March 18, 2022 at 12:56 PM Congratulations on your fantastic trophy win Mark. Blessings xxoo Mark Woods March 20, 2022 at 12:31 AM Thanks Connie. I hope all is well with you. Hopefully I can spark my writing again. I noticed that you quite often spot my good poems early. Thank you : ) for being a lucky charm

Ann Peck March 17, 2022 at 2:16 PM Now that's a Spell! It sounds like the whole world is under it. Your poem is wonderful. Congratulations on your win :) Mark Woods March 20, 2022 at 12:29 AM Hi Ann, the first words that came to mind just started me on a tangent and this time it was successful. Thank you

Robert James Liguori March 17, 2022 at 10:42 AM Enchanting spell! Congrats on your first place finish!! Mark Woods March 20, 2022 at 12:27 AM Thanks Robert. It was a great comp and I enjoyed the challenge. Thank you

Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2022 at 9:50 AM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! A magic spell on this creative couplet write. Have a blessed day writing away............. Mark Woods March 20, 2022 at 12:26 AM Cheers Paula. I'm just hoping this write has turned my muse back on so I can get back to writing away!

Natasha L Scragg March 17, 2022 at 8:07 AM This is super! Huge congrats on your placement :-D I love the rhythm that your couplet form has. In listing the ingredients, it's well suited to your poem. All the best :-) Mark Woods March 20, 2022 at 12:25 AM Thankyou Natasha. Rhythm is something I need to try to work on so pleased that it has come through in this poem.

Margarita Lillico March 17, 2022 at 5:32 AM Bravo! Every word is worth a prize! M. Mark Woods March 20, 2022 at 12:23 AM Thankyou Margarite. The muse just went off on a tangent, but sometimes that works.

Christuraj Alex March 17, 2022 at 4:55 AM Very powerful couplets. Beautifully written. Congratulations! Mark Woods March 20, 2022 at 12:22 AM Thankyou, it needs a few tweaks, but lucky with the result

Jeff Kyser March 17, 2022 at 3:50 AM Nice, Mark! toe of frog, tail of dog, eye of newt, plenty cute Mark Woods March 20, 2022 at 12:22 AM Cheers Jeff. Good to have a bit of fun

Connie Marcum Wong March 12, 2022 at 8:04 PM Mark, this is a unique and clever piece. Written with your innate flair. Wonderful! Blessings xxoo Mark Woods March 20, 2022 at 12:21 AM Thanks Conni. It was a fun write