Tale of a Witch - Modern Day

When conjuring up visions of witches,
people might think of a broom or black cat.
The scariest ones, though, are b*$%#es
who wear normal clothes and not a black hat.

Here is the tale of a witch - modern-day.
She had two small sons, but life was a bore.
With other men she wanted to play,
for witches are selfish and always want more.

She made up a spell to meet a new guy
with more brains and drive than her own spouse.
She also required that he should comply
with all that she wanted - a guy like a mouse!

Maybe the one she found was a critter
she’d caught in a field and changed to a man,
but she made sure that he was no quitter.
Once he was hers, she began her grand plan.

She brazenly met with her new boyfriend
with her kids in the house, for she had no fear.
She magically got her marriage to end
and got her son’s father to then disappear.

All this she accomplished quite legally.
Her daddy, a warlock and powerful man,
made threats to the son-in-law so he’d agree
to give up his boys and not see them again.

The witch moved her boys away from her ex,
whose parents were left brokenhearted.
The grandparents’ hearts were crushed from a hex
that assured sons from father were parted.

The boys were raised with the witch in control
of their minds, and they could not recall
the life with their dad because their mom stole
their dad’s name from them too. She took all!

The witch’s new husband worked hard for his wife.
He obeyed her commands very well.
On the surface they seemed to have a good life,
but the sons had their own truths to tell. . . 

The years passed away; the witch became old.
Her sons have escaped her dark power.
She remains (even though her deeds have been told)
unrepentant up to the last hour.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 8/29/2014 7:30:00 PM
Best Congratulations on your win Andrea!! This "modern day version" is a definitely a new twist, but quite terrifying nevertheless. The tale as you present it is quite compelling and horrifying. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Best Wishes, Gary
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Date: 8/28/2014 11:42:00 PM
Wow that is great, well done.....Seren
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Date: 8/28/2014 10:43:00 PM
Congratulations on your high marks Andrea... Well penned... Verlena
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Date: 8/28/2014 1:01:00 PM
Huge congratulations to you, Andrea, for a well-deserved win! Great story that came to life with the strokes of your talented pen! Pandita
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Date: 8/28/2014 10:46:00 AM
Hi Andrea, I enjoy the way you tell a story, Congratulations. SKAT
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Date: 8/28/2014 9:39:00 AM
Way to go Andrea, ... congrats!! About your question, I asked for short lines. YES! I like metaphors, and of course epic imagery :) LINDA
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Date: 8/28/2014 9:21:00 AM
What a story !! I do believe this is sadly based on fact !? You told it almost as if it were an American horror story......., which unfortunately it may be.....a great tale of Witchdom! Congrats to you, Andrea! you are 'crafty' indeed!
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Date: 8/28/2014 8:57:00 AM
Congrats Andrea on ur top winning magnificent write!
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Date: 8/28/2014 8:09:00 AM
It is good to see this fun write near the top of the list. Congratulations.
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Date: 8/28/2014 3:31:00 AM
Harrowing. Love it. Well done on the win, Andrea. All the best. Shane
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Date: 8/28/2014 1:27:00 AM
Oh Andrea this is such a sad tale - would love to read the next installment in these lives. I love your unique take on the witches theme. A well deserved winner:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 8/24/2014 11:04:00 AM
great story here - evil lady, but I can't help being glad she was unrepentant to the end, LOL
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Date: 8/23/2014 12:41:00 AM
Andrea You have created a very interesting and different kind of "witch" story. I should just take mine out of the contest now. It can't beat this one. You story telling superwoman. LOL Thank you for the awesome comment on my Brewing poem.
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Date: 8/22/2014 8:03:00 AM
There must be more witches than I realized. So many women getting rid of their husbands.
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Date: 8/20/2014 3:25:00 PM
Hi Andrea; This might be only a story, but I tell you these things do happen. I could tell you some real life stories. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/20/2014 11:38:00 PM
It's not just a story, sweetie. I know the witch pretty well!
Date: 8/20/2014 10:26:00 AM
A true story? Sounds dangerous. Hope her spells can't come from the grave. Love, daver
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Date: 8/20/2014 3:48:00 AM
Excellent. Well said and interesting piece. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs
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Date: 8/19/2014 10:00:00 PM
This is one witchin bitchin story Andrea, and it is real life stuff huh? Better call my old Mayor, Jerry Springer, The Cincinnati Daddy, Prostitute Ringer! I am trying to get some new reads in. So this lady was married to her damn dad? or was it the kids were the first hubby's? I am easily confused at this time of nite! Your story is clear, I am just slow right now!
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Date: 8/19/2014 7:22:00 PM
Magical! Reminds me of the Wizard of Oz. Try not to turn me into anything unnatural! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 8/19/2014 7:21:00 PM
well told Andrea a witches power is not to be taken lightly you captured her well hugs
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Date: 8/19/2014 7:06:00 PM
I love your modern witch tale and can see it printed in a book.Very original and plenty to learn from this tale,about the mean witch who never got a change of heart ,till today..Creative thoughts penned dear.
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Date: 8/19/2014 5:39:00 PM
Great intriguing story told in poetic form..A modern day witch but I am sure there have been these around for centuries..Thanks for the visit to my page with congrats..Sara
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Date: 8/19/2014 2:23:00 PM
This could be any of a number of families. Well written!
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Date: 8/19/2014 11:54:00 AM
This is great, could be a true life story. You could write a book. Love, daver
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/19/2014 3:24:00 PM
It IS a true story and I know this witch!Thanks, the whole family would make a great novel!
Date: 8/19/2014 10:07:00 AM
Yes, quite a modern story of a witch. Andrea
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