Dear Mr Cobel

Two witches sir, no maybe four. Somehow they’ve made a spell. And Girdlestone is in it now Condemn them all to hell. They’re out to get me, mark my words. Please save me from this savage plight.. Bewitched my heart and made me ill. I want them dead or put to flight. They’re out to get me, hurry now. They stole my silver spoon. Perhaps they’ve used it for their herbs. They’ll kill me very soon. Four witches sir, no maybe five. Somehow they’ve made a spell And Girdlestone is in it now. Condemn them all to hell. They’ve set about my brother now. Bewitched his new machine. We have no rent, we’ll be turned out. Please help by any means. The landlady has been bewitched. I saw them go and see her. Such evil cannot be endured, If one in Christ doth fear. Six witches sir, no maybe eight. Somehow they’ve made a spell And Girdlestone is in it now. Condemn them all to hell. They’re after my beloved sir. Those nasty, evil bitches. They’re telling lies behind my back And he believes the witches! The whole town thinks I’m evil now. I don’t know how to end it. God bless you sir, please make a charm. You know the place to send it.

— purplemoondoll, Aug 14, 2007

Critiques

weirdelf

18 years 10 months ago

Really enjoyed this

even though slurs on witches really get my hackles up, some of my best friends...! Should we know who Mr. Cobel is? A warlock or a witch-hunter? I love the way the increasing number of witches in each stanza bespeaks the hysteria, how every little or major wrong gets turned on the scapegoats. Very well done. cheers, Jess

purplemoondoll

18 years 10 months ago

Mr Cobel

was indeed a cunning man Who's knowledge was a treasure He could find spoons and cure the sick And even forecast weather! Thanks for your comments Jess.This kind of attitude sits badly with me too when most of the condemned were innocent. In this case Ms Macklin's paranoia fell on deaf ears! Story was too good to miss - three letters each adding more witches to the plot. Kaz

barbsdad2003

18 years 10 months ago

Nicely Done!

Your cleverness here is a wonder beheld. And I indulged my beholding with great pleasure. Though I tried without success to tamp it down ... for fear the sharp-eyed bitches --- er, witches would notice me. Thanx again, Chuck

barbsdad2003

18 years 10 months ago

I Might Add ...

Incidentally, my herbal eye gets a workout in my backyard. Not trusting in the safety---not to mention the nutritiousness---of our country's food supply, I include unpesticized and unfertilized backyard weeds as a major portion of my daily meals. With normalized blood sugar as a side benefit. Maybe those witches could share with me some of their knowledge re such things as wild herbs and such. Of course then I'd have to rely on their goodwill regarding my best interest. Regards, Chuck

purplemoondoll

18 years 10 months ago

Thanks Chuck

Lot to be said for this these days, especially with the rubbish they use to harvest and produce food. As for weeds well a lot of herbs are mistaken for weeds and have extremely beneficial properties so good on you! Thanks Kaz

purplemoondoll

18 years 10 months ago

And

Thanks for your witty and brilliant critique - very much appreciated! Cheers Kaz

orgami

18 years 10 months ago

what is beloved in the deep of hearts content

what is it what could witchs want in duos in tandems in triplets and foursomes speaking their tongues their crooked endevours and riddles with rhymnes in my old culture they speak of bearwalkers people to fear fear fear fear is fair and far but what child keeps their eyes and memories on such peoples even now i fear the "they's" and "them" from "then" so there thats all from me me you see ..O..

Mark

18 years 10 months ago

What to say

that I just smiled on through this and I don't even know why. Witchy! Thanks doll, Mark

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