Which Witch

Witchy Pooh stirred her stew in a cauldron pot
The Pot smelled like hell
The contents stank a lot

Long Tongue of Lizard, Pigs Gizzard
Dogs Tails, and Nose or two
Eye of Cat, Fancy that
I would not, would you?

Witchy Pooh stirred her stew
Adding Spiders and a Snake
She stirred and stirred and stirred
Until it was very late

As she stirred she chanted
I could not hear her very well
It sounded foreign
It must have been a Spell

A Spell, Oh my Goodness
I think she has spied me
I thought I was inconspicuous
Hiding behind this Oak Tree

As the witch advanced toward me
Waving a Huge Spoon
I was terrified because I felt sure
I would be in that Cauldron soon

As her wizened face came closer
I was wishing I was dead
Then there was a Tremendous Noise
As I tumbled out of Bed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Fowler Avatar
January 22, 2021 at 10:52 AM
Cute - quite a spell you cooked up while asleep! :) Linda
Hawkins Avatar
January 22, 2021 at 3:10 PM
I must have been in a stew before I went to bed .... Lovely to hear from you ... Shirley
Krutsinger Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 3:33 AM
I love witches, spells, potions, cauldrons, so you know I loved this rhyming creation Shirley.
Hawkins Avatar
January 22, 2021 at 3:21 PM
I thought this would appeal to you, Caren. My mind boggles when I read the amount of excellent poetry you write daily.... Take care, Shirley
Laurie Avatar
December 28, 2020 at 7:53 PM
G’day Shirley … these nightmares appear so darn real. I trust you didn’t hurt yourself - thank you Shirley - Lindsay
Hawkins Avatar
January 22, 2021 at 3:27 PM
G'day Lindsay... Just so pleased to wake up.... I hope you are having a good weekend... Take care, Shirley
Theraven Avatar
December 28, 2020 at 12:58 PM
Shirley, You brought back fond memories of Billie Hayes' Witchiepoo character, along with my favorite Mayor.. 'H.R. Pufnstuf Who's your friend when things get rough? H.R. Pufnstuf Can't do a little 'cause he can't do enough' -Richard
Hawkins Avatar
December 28, 2020 at 4:05 PM
Thank you, I am smiling as I am reading your lovely comments. It's wonderful how childhood memories can be recalled and still enchant us. Long live H.R. Pufnstuf .... Take care... Shirley
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