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Overworked Witches

What's a single mom, overworked witch to do? School potlucks won't suck up fat vats of witch brew Green goop soup disinfects science projects Magic wand deflects coupon blonde's rejects Soccer field congealed, frogs in fish tanks Your warlock son mocks the jocks with dark pranks Your daughter barters love potions, your cat's a Clydesdale Your cauldron is maudlin; no time for witchy cocktails There's hearses to disperse, fortunes to curse Restless pests - even witches need a nurse! You've cobwebs to thread, graves to rake Sugar greedy goblins to scare straight No spells to swell your apothecary Your broomstick's picked other places to be... 10/28/19 For 'Itch, Witch, Glitch or Twitch' contest Sponsor: Nina Parmenter Placed 7th

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Elaine Perrin

Date: 11/12/2019 3:37:00 AM

I really enjoyed this. Congratulations :-) x

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 11/18/2019 5:08:00 PM

Thank you so much, Elaine-

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/8/2019 4:22:00 AM

Congratulations and you EARNED it! This was a fantastic poem!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 11/10/2019 7:38:00 PM

So glad you liked it, Caren!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 11/6/2019 2:59:00 PM

Oh that is adorable; congratulations on a your placement.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 11/7/2019 6:54:00 PM

Thank you very much, M.L!

P.S. Awtry

Date: 11/5/2019 11:45:00 AM

Chaos and mayhem waltzing round this poem--what fun! Congratulations!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 11/7/2019 6:54:00 PM

Thanks, I was going for 'chaotic fun'

Chris Green

Date: 11/1/2019 3:20:00 PM

And congrats to you my friend on your placement in this contest. I knew it would do good because it cast a spell on me. : )

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 11/1/2019 3:39:00 PM

What a sweet compliment, thank you, Chris!

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 11/1/2019 8:51:00 AM

What a hard life witches have! Thank you, Michelle, it was educational. And fun)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 11/1/2019 3:36:00 PM

Thanks for your kind comment, Kurt!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/31/2019 6:02:00 AM

Wonderful entry for this contest, and for any other October contest it would be a fabulous contender.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/31/2019 6:51:00 PM

Thanks, Caren, I was going for fabulous!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/30/2019 9:01:00 PM

this is very very clever, Michelle. Good luck in the contest.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/31/2019 6:51:00 PM

Thanks for your comment, Andrea-

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/30/2019 8:19:00 AM

Sounds good, do you have any Coffee Crisp?

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/30/2019 5:58:00 PM

Thanks, Richard, your second comment's as sweet as the first!

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 10/30/2019 3:27:00 AM

Wow!! Splendid write!! I smiled at this :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/30/2019 5:58:00 PM

Smiles are always welcome, thank you, Swetha!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/29/2019 8:33:00 PM

Wow. What a creative write. Are you sure you weren't a ghostwriter for a real witch. Your talented pen shines through every line, Michelle. A winner, for sure! Cheers, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/30/2019 6:00:00 PM

I might have had a little nudge from a witch or two - thanks so much for commenting, Gershon

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/29/2019 3:08:00 PM

So super cool funny, Michelle! Your mad genius creativity has run Bride of Frankie Boy amok. Lol! Witch leads me to say: Your imagination is boundless, as is my joy in reading its fanciful flights of muse grandeur. Friend-o, you're the best. Pure poetry indeed. Love and hugs forever.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/29/2019 3:48:00 PM

You're the best too, Freddie, thanks for your overflowing candy bag of compliments :)

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/29/2019 6:10:00 AM

lol she sounds like a very busy witch, loved it Michelle, good luck in the contest,

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/29/2019 3:46:00 PM

Thank you, glad you like it!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/29/2019 12:04:00 AM

This is so delightful. An upbeat tricker treat! Well done.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/29/2019 3:44:00 PM

For your reward, you get full size bars this Hollow's Eve, Richard!

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 10/28/2019 11:03:00 PM

This is such a fun quirky write, already a winner in my book!! ;)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/29/2019 3:43:00 PM

That means a lot from a fun quirky poet like you!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/28/2019 5:51:00 PM

"Your cat's a Clydesdale" MUST be a winner! Aloha! Rico

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/28/2019 7:40:00 PM

Thanks, Rico (I was trying to channel my inner Nina!)

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 10/28/2019 5:39:00 PM

I do love this witty, witchy little ditty. I think it’s going to be a big winner, love, SuZ

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/28/2019 7:39:00 PM

'Ditty' is such a cool word! Thanks for commenting!

Pat Adams

Date: 10/28/2019 2:57:00 PM

I like this a lot Michelle! Cobwebs to thread, coupon blonde's rejects.....Great rhyme and now I almost feel sorry for witches! This one should place I'm sure! Have a great day!........pat

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/28/2019 7:38:00 PM

Thanks, Pat (I was trying to see it from their point of view)

Dean Wood

Date: 10/28/2019 2:50:00 PM

I naturally had to come and see what your latest would bring. Lots of fun. I found a science project in my fridge today! Very nicely done. Good luck!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/28/2019 7:36:00 PM

I hope it wasn't breathing :) Thanks for your comment, Dean!

Judy Ball

Date: 10/28/2019 2:42:00 PM

Nicely done Michelle. It really made me smile.\ God Bless, JB

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/28/2019 7:35:00 PM

So glad you liked it, Judy, thanks!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/28/2019 2:32:00 PM

- I find this both fun and "truthful", Michelle - A single mom really has many tasks - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/28/2019 2:39:00 PM

Yes, the single mom was the inspiration, thanks for your comment, Anne-Lise!

Chris Green

Date: 10/28/2019 2:31:00 PM

Very nicely crafted Michelle. I liked everything about this, it was fun and witty and created such a cool feeling as I read it. Best wishes in the contest

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/28/2019 2:37:00 PM

Thanks, Chris, I'm glad I got it finished in time to enter it!

Jan Allison

Date: 10/28/2019 2:14:00 PM

such fabulous rhyme and internal rhyme and I found ti so amusing, i have a feeling Nina is going to like this one Michelle, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/28/2019 2:37:00 PM

Thanks so much Jan, that's high praise coming from you :)