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Witch

Wicked aged woman,
wreaking harm with cauldron,
warty nose, crafty eyes;
Wisdom sees through dark guise!
When riding purple broom,
wild crone cackles at moon.
Warblers on crimson skies.
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Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2023 at 7:04 AM
Love this and how you top it off with “ Warblers on crimson skies.”
Buehler Avatar
October 2, 2023 at 11:41 AM
Your lovely thoughts are so much appreciated, Kim. :)
Y. Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 7:50 PM
Hi Evelyn, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your write. Have a great evening and weekend:-) Alexis
Buehler Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 10:01 PM
Hi Alexis, thank you so much. I hope your weekend is blessed. :)
Kauffman Avatar
September 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Congratulations on your win, Evelyn! Colorful images and vivid descriptions like "wild crone cackles at the moon," make this poem come alive with a sense of witchery and foreboding! So well done! Blessings of autumn joy to you, my friend!
Buehler Avatar
September 28, 2023 at 11:38 AM
Thank you so much for the great pleasure of your comment, Sam. :)
Miller Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 7:29 AM
Excellent Pleiades, and with rhyme! congratulations
Buehler Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 10:55 AM
Thank you very much, Terry.
May Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 6:13 AM
Congrats on your win Evelyn, Very nicely penned
Buehler Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 10:54 AM
I am so honored, Joe. Thank you for your warm words of congratulations. :)
Rolland Avatar
September 26, 2023 at 4:25 PM
beautifully written, withches can seduce thanks eveyn
Buehler Avatar
September 26, 2023 at 9:09 PM
Thank you, Yann. Your words uplift and delight. :)
Bowring Avatar
September 26, 2023 at 2:06 PM
Dear Evelyn this is a great Pleiades poem. Great imagery illustrates the witch very well and the picture enhances it. I particularly love the lines,’ wild crone cackles at moon’ ‘ warblers on crimson skies’- very poetic. A very enjoyable read. Good luck with the contest my poetic friend. Hugs and smiles x:):)
Buehler Avatar
September 26, 2023 at 9:06 PM
Thank you my dear friend, for the great pleasure of your appreciative observations and good wishes. Blessings and hugs. x :):)
Andresen Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 9:54 AM
- A timeless witch, Evelyn ... great written - GL in the contest :) - hugs
Buehler Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 4:01 PM
Your words are so much appreciated, Anne-Lise. Thank you.
Poet Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 6:07 AM
Dear Evelyn, your description of the witch was absolutely captivating. The way you painted her with your words allowed me to see her vividly in my mind's eye. From the crookedness of her nose to the darkness in her eyes, every detail was finely crafted.
Buehler Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 12:13 PM
Thank you for your joy inspiring remarks, my friend.
Pandit Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 5:15 AM
You described her perfectly my friend--Wicked aged woman, wreaking harm with cauldron...
Buehler Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 12:10 PM
Your kind words bring smiles. :):):)
DiMino Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 4:56 AM
Delightful! One good think about being old and haggard, I have no need for a costume, just showing myself at the door for the kids is startling enough:) Delightful, fun read. Thank you.
Buehler Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 12:09 PM
Lol, a wild exaggeration, I'm sure! Thank you for your fine compliments. :)
One Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 2:40 AM
Hey Evelyn you described a witch very well.. I think the image of the witch has changed these days, as there are a lot of so called 'white' witches around these days.. i've met a few, who speak about their peace... isnt it sad that women were burned alive for being accused of being a witch.. and i think there is the wiccan witch.. but i may be wrong there.. anyway i transgress.. good luck in the contest.
Buehler Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 12:03 PM
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and interesting insights, Silent One. I hope your day is wonderful.
Buhagiar Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 1:47 AM
Halloween and a great Pleiades. Well done, Evelyn.
Buehler Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 11:59 AM
Thank you for your very gratifying comments.
Jones Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 10:26 PM
Fabulous form fun read!
Buehler Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 11:58 AM
Thank you very much, Karen.
Vaso Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 9:25 PM
You nailed it, loved that third line!
Buehler Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 9:29 PM
Many thanks, Arthur. :)
Empress Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 9:20 PM
Brilliantly pleiades on witches, i have been thinking of doing a witch one too and here you are as always presenting a creative one with excellent rhymes and wordplay. I love “ warty nose crafty eyes” how creative is that. Definitely a top winner. Goodluck for the contest
Buehler Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 9:28 PM
Thank you for the delight of your comment, Ink. I wish you every success in creating your poem. I'm sure it'll be wonderful, as you're so talented. Blessings.
Allison Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 5:24 PM
what a wonderful descriptive poem Evelyn, i love the end rhyme too:-) hugs Jan xx
Buehler Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 9:22 PM
Thank you for your very kind words, Jan. Blessings and hugs. :)
Y. Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 3:56 PM
Hi Evelyn, I almost chose” Witch” too. But my muse wouldn't budge so I chose Vampire instead. You captured a “ witch” very well in your well-written” Pleiade”.I could just picture her in my head due to your talented pen. Best wishes in the contest-Alexis
Buehler Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 9:20 PM
Hi Alexis, I'm happy that you were able to visualize my witch. I'm glad you found a topic that works for you. Thank you for your kind words. Good luck in the contest. Evelyn
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September 23, 2023 at 3:44 PM
Hello Evelyn, A good poem for Halloween. The witches are wicked. Hugs. /darlene\
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September 24, 2023 at 4:26 AM
Hello Evelyn, Your welcome my friend. /Darlene\ Enjoy your day my friend.
Buehler Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 9:15 PM
Hello Darlene, Thanks you so much for the compliment. Hugs and blessings, Evelyn
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