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I’m honestly not this evil in real life ;-) This was more like therapy for me after a violent relationship left me with PTSD . 

 

Poetry In Potion

He still haunts my dreams both night and day 
My bruises healed but the terror still stays 

Numerous Flash backs of being used 
So I wrote a spell just for the abused 
          
Crocodile Tears of the insincere
Wax gathered from satanic ear
Hair from the head of a narcissist
Tongue of a falsifier, add snakes hiss
Breath of a psychopath is needed next 
Blood of a fraudster to forge this hex 
Beard of a coward cut at midnight 
Hacked off by a witch before she takes flight 
Pages from a self-help book 
read by the abused now boil and cook 
Now comes Saliva of a deceiving man 
Toe nail clippings from a charlatan 
Now stir it well , add blackened tooth 
speak your words , tell your truth
Close your eyes and recall it well 
Recollect his hatred and Feel it swell 
Mix it now from left to right 
Remembering his vicious spite 
Take a breath let silence sing 
Now let his own medicine ooze within
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Ligon Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 12:26 PM
The title is clever and I like the way you concocted this potion with rhyme that flows just like a spell chant. Bless your heart, I hope you will find healing.
Perrin Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 5:40 AM
Thank you so much Juliet. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it :-) x
Keady Avatar
October 19, 2019 at 6:06 PM
Such a great recipe.. to let his own ingredients ooze within.. I really hope that spell worked some magic and life for you is less tragic.. keep writing Elaine even if it's only just for you and yours... But I hope you do carrying on sharing with us your poems as you do.. As I for one would miss them.. !! Big hugs and happiness to you and yours! DAMO x
Perrin Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 12:11 PM
You’re so lovely :-) Thank you for your kind words again Damo x
Warrior Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 8:54 AM
I can relate to this, my friend...I too was in a very bad relationship...there are many scars left over...some are reflected in our poetry...but time heals all wounds...yah right...all the best my friend...^WW^ :o)
Perrin Avatar
October 17, 2019 at 7:00 AM
So sorry to hear that lovely, thank you for the visit. Sending hugs :-) x
Bayles Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 3:43 PM
Powerful poem, Elaine.
Perrin Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 7:35 AM
Thank you Mike :-) x
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October 7, 2019 at 5:20 AM
"Tongue of a falsifier, add snakes hiss" Empaths often make a relationship with these snakes; we want to save them. So glad you chose yourself! Loved this poem and this line especially Elaine.
Perrin Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 8:14 AM
Thank you so much lovely lady :-) x
Chiri Avatar
October 6, 2019 at 6:45 PM
Wow I felt this one! I have had my share if relationships that left me like that too!;)
Perrin Avatar
October 7, 2019 at 1:54 AM
Thanks so much Brenda. I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve been through the mill too! Thank you for your lovely feed back and sending hugs :-) x
Wolf Avatar
October 6, 2019 at 11:49 AM
Whoa, Elaine! This is a witches' brew for the ages. Very impressive. You've certainly mastered the 'genre.' Bravo! Best wishes, Gershon
Perrin Avatar
October 6, 2019 at 4:45 PM
Thanks for your lovely comments Gershon :-) x
Horsman Avatar
October 5, 2019 at 1:51 AM
Strong poem, you highlight so well Elaine.
Perrin Avatar
October 6, 2019 at 5:59 AM
Thank you Harry :-) x
Callus Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 2:33 PM
Lol I doubt if any witchcraft book contains such a powerful potion, Elaine! I am sure it's an ideal one to deal with a vicious abuser. Take care, and move on with head held high. ~ Regards // paul
Perrin Avatar
October 6, 2019 at 6:00 AM
Lol Thanks so much Paul :-) x
Lamoureux Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 5:21 AM
I feel your pain. I lived with that guy for the first 17 years of my life. I wrote a book titled “DUMMY, Hurtful and Healing Words” My father provided plenty of inspiration.
Perrin Avatar
October 6, 2019 at 6:14 AM
I’m so very sorry to hear that Richard. I just looked it up on amazon but it says it’s not available for purchase at the moment. I would love to read it one day :-) x
Romios Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 4:43 AM
Sorry to hear you met up with such a creep, Elaine I do know how they tear you apart. God be with you. Panagiota xxxx
Perrin Avatar
October 6, 2019 at 6:15 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words Panagiota :-) xxxx
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October 3, 2019 at 3:59 PM
A mighty honest piece Elaine, frightening and sad to read but pray you'll come out victorious on the other side. Blessings for you, Gordon
Perrin Avatar
October 6, 2019 at 6:16 AM
Thank you so much Gordon :-) x
Michael Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 11:29 AM
Light these words afire and let them burn...let the blowing ashes cast this spell to his bones...Nice write
Perrin Avatar
October 6, 2019 at 6:20 AM
Oh! I love those words :-) Thank you Arturo x
Green Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 8:31 AM
Wow, that was dark and very scary. Thanks for the opening note, it helped me understand the poem better.
Perrin Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 9:04 AM
You’re welcome Chris :-) x
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