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Witch Hunt

 Centuries ago, women suspected of witchcraft
 Almost always met a fiery end
 This brutal practiced seemed daft
 As rules for proving witchcraft would never bend

Women with a mole or a scar
 Is all the proof they needed
 It was really quite bizarre
 As common sense was never heeded

Torturous methods were used to force a confession
 This of course would seal the woman's fate
Witches seemed to be their obsession
 No mercy came at any rate

 Echoes linger where injustice once thrived
 As history turns its faded page
 For many justice is still deprived
 Are we moving from or toward a darker age?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Rodgers Avatar
September 30, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Hey Joseph, you took a dark chapter of human cruelty and distilled it into a stark warning against institutionalized paranoia. Timely, urgent, and deeply reflective work, Joseph. Blessings, Daniel
Daniel Avatar
September 30, 2026 at 5:08 AM
A thought provoking question, Joseph, with a great subject😊
Sands Avatar
September 24, 2026 at 7:17 AM
I agree with Silent One on this. Great poem Joseph :)
Sharma  Avatar
September 19, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Sigh this leaves one thinking and questioning! What a profound quatrain about witch hunt this is dear Joseph ~ The age gone was dark, but the upcoming is the darkest, i believe, such things never really fade away, they jus wear another face.. Quite an evocative and striking poem, sending you best wishes and poetic light ~ 💫💫✨✨
One Avatar
September 19, 2026 at 6:40 AM
I guess the witch hunts never really went away.. They just changed in subject and target... Great poem Joseph.
Andresen Avatar
September 18, 2026 at 10:07 AM
- I think there are many more witches today than a long time ago... just a bit different, Joseph :))) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
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