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lyz

Pest Hex

Bats wings
an emu egg
eye of newt
a lizards leg.
Pigs swill
salt to taste
a pinch of thistle
tomato paste.
Stir it hard
bring to boil
fire hot
lots of toil.
A witches brew
a spell to spin
heated through
now to begin.
Bowl in hand
ladle ready
scoop brew out
hold it steady.
Fill the bowl
to the brim
put it down
where light is dim.
A hex or two
should do the trick
just enough
to make him sick.
Quietly creeping
into the house
comes a tiny
wee little mouse.
Satisfied now
it's back to bed
for the little witch.
to lay her head.
No more scratching
no more squeak
poor little witch
hasn't slept
for a week.




— lyz, Jan 21, 2010

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poewriter58

16 years 4 months ago

Lyz

I wouldn't want to go to your place for dinner lol. Interesting combination of ingredients. Chrys
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Chrys

Thank you for your comment. Lol, yes a very interesting combination of ingredients. I am sorry it has taken a while to reply, but once again thank you. Love Lyz. XX
Sinbadthesailorman

Sinbadthesailorman

16 years 4 months ago

Sounds Like My Ex's Spaghtti Sauce

Clever litt write! Poor Little witch should Face BOOK or some thing* L* I play MafIa WARS to stay awake Donnie/Sinbad She needs to fly on over my place The one running in it is a Freakin Genius Nothing is working traps glue or old snap traps this brazing little beasturd comes out to say hi and doesn't have the curtisy to run Until I right up on Him or her.
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Sorry I missed or jumped your comment

What a brilliant pic. Love and smiled at your comment. And thank you, Love and enjoy your Mafia wars, Lol. Love from Lyz. XX
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 4 months ago

You’re a storyteller,

You're a storyteller, ((((((Lyz!))))) How cute is this... except of course for the poor wee wittle mousie. Keep 'em coming. I'm like a little kid in front of her favourite cartoon. Little Witchy Poo. Love, Anna
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Anna

Thank you. Lovely comment. Yes, I can be a kid at heart daily too if I was allowed, lol. Just a follow up to the Little Witch write. Sorry it has taken a while to reply, just a bit of adult stuff on the mind, lol. So thank you once again and take care. Love to you and yours, Lyz. XX
hugo la rosa

hugo la rosa

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Lyz:

Nice and cute little poem with a witchy message in a witchy, late hour of the night. I had the inkling that witches don't sleep, now I know it's really true, lol. Thank you. Sincerely, Hugo
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Ah Dear Hugo

Funny comment, lol. Sorry for late reply. Just a warm fuzzy one, a follow up or part 2 of the Little Witch. Thank you again and I will chat with you later. Love to you and yours. Lyz. XX
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Orphani

16 years 4 months ago

You had me a little worried

You had me a little worried there. I thought you we're making dinner for your husband. I'm thinking, they can't be that bad down under. Can they? love and hugs B
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

LOL

You are a classic. I do make a mean brew though. Love the comment and thanks. Love to you and yours dear Barry. Lyz. XX
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ngaioBeck

16 years 4 months ago

Pest

Wow! Got it covered! In style! Cute.
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Dear ngaio

Wow to you too, great new pic. And also stylish, lol. I am glad you liked this little softy. And thank you. All my love to you and yours. Lyz. XX
Seren

Seren

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Lyz

A cauldron that I dont know I would sample lol but a potion of a poem none the less ;) love and hugs Jayne-Chloe x x x x
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Jayne

Thanks and how are you? Wouldn't it be great if we could zap up a potion of sorts, lol. I would surely have some fun. Thanks again and love to you and the family. XX
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 4 months ago

"Bubble bubble toil and trouble

Fire burn and cauldron bubble." (S) Heks = witch in Norwegian! This is what we made in the woods at the kindergarten I worked in, we gathered round the fire in the deep snow, a great pot hanging from a tripod and added this and that, we were all tiny weeny little witches and the Staff, the three from Macbeth, toiling and troubling around the pile of blazing logs. Little bits of burnt wood rising like devilish tails from the ashes occasionally giving us frights. I loved this exciting piece of rhyme and wonder what spells you cast while writing it dear Lyz, I'll warrant they were white witchcraft coming from your fair thoughts. Love from Ann in the magic wood.
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Queen Ann of the magic wood

Thank you, and always of white witchcraft, lol. I bet the kids were so excited with their witchy day. You bring the best imagination out in all. I adore you for that. A little fun is great for the young and old. Thank you again and love to all. Lyz. XX
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point.of.redemption

16 years 4 months ago

oh cool!! that’s so

oh cool!! that's so entertaining! and interesting!
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

What a cool

comment, thank you. Lol. Glad to have tickled your fancy. Great pic, where is that?. Once again, thank you. Love to you and yours, Lyz. XX
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ziggy

16 years 4 months ago

heLLO

AH lyz what a wee tale loved it , a few lines in i was thinking i sence a witchy brew this was v enjoyable ,,,,,,,ziggy
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Zig's

Great to hear from you, and thank you. I am glad you enjoyed this wee one, lol. Love to you and the girls. Lyz. XX
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Thanks Aunty

Well fancy that. When you least expect it. Love and hugs back, To all, Lyz. Thanks again. XX
Seren

Seren

16 years 4 months ago

I am coming to your house

I am coming to your house this week lol I am going to be back in newcastle on wednesday and then thursday they are putting the implant in yay thats gunna be fun ... but I had an idea lol I thought when I get down there I am free wednesday ??? what about you ... I can catch the bus to your place its not far from Robbs and I am public transport friendly lol love and big hugs Jayne-Chloe x x x have some news will tell you when I come for a visit
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Jayne

Welcome anytime.Would love to see you and I hope all goes well on Thursday, if Kel is home he could pick you up. I think Jade is heading back to Taree with BJ on Mon, or Tue. for his 21st. I will chat before then but at the mo I am in a down mode. Just trying to keep a bit busy. Fill you in later. Love Lyz. XX
Seren

Seren

16 years 4 months ago

well I am coming home

on thursday they are driving me back to taree after my day surgury cant stay at their house on thursday night they will be here for a gig lol so when I am awake enough from the morning we are going to drive back ... all day wednesday i am free but i was thinking I might get Robb to drive me to yours and I can catch a bus back ... doesnt matter we will work it out lol love and hugs Jayne x x x x x
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 4 months ago

Well done my witch lady,

Well done my witch lady, the brew you concocted was welcomed and spotlit and we hope didn't give us indigestion, for instance this bit:- "a pinch of thistle" ow ow and yet the thistle resembles the artichoke so maybe its just as good underneath!! Just to let you know that I am pleased to see you in the limelight dear Lyz. Love from Ann.
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Queen Ann of the magic wood

Thank you. A little shocked, but glad it has been received with smiles. Just a bit of fun. Thanks and take care. Love Lyz. XX
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Worldwide Freeride

16 years 4 months ago

Got an left?

Lyz! Got any left? I do love a witch's brew, especially when piping hot! Washed down with fermented gnats testicles lightly spiced with nightshade seeds... yummy! Gulp, gulp, gulp... burp! Oooohhhhh exquisite! You are welcome in my sabat anytime my dear, Queen of the coven is what you'll be! Great write with a nice added twist at the end... do you put any mouse droppings on the top of the broth like croutons? A swell spell you have intoxicated us with... Great work Lyz! Dale :)
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Dear funny Dale

Mouse droppings, lol, I never thought of that. Yuk. Thanks for the lovely comment and I hope all has been well for you. I will gulp, gulp, gulp down your nice words an burp in satisfaction. Lol. Love to you from Lyz. XX
seabhac

seabhac

16 years 4 months ago

And I missed this too

This I like ...yes you are a storyteller and I can almost hear your voice in this one ( your aviatar looks young for you 120 years though ) Good magic to you dear witchy woo Seabhac
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Lmao

Funny girl, make that 125, feels that way some days. Thank you, and I will be doing nothing but reading in a couple of days. So I hope you have a new posting, I have not checked many, been busy, but I will try. Great to hear from you. Love to you and yours. Lyz. XX
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Hello my friend

Thank you. Just a follow up on the Little Witch. And a bit of fun. As a rule I love to write for children, so I may just carry it on. Love to you and your family, Lyz. XX
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Bosscombat

16 years 4 months ago

mmmmm

*holds out a bowl* just a few full ladels thanks i like the sound of the eye of the newt really can set a dish off :P 5 stars 2 thumbs up Grandma Lyz ♣
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Lol.

Thanks for the great comment, I smile. You take care and enjoy aunties company, plus safe trip on Thurs. Love to you and Baby Brando. Lyz, XX
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jim

16 years 2 months ago

Fantastic

I love the way your poems rhyme. Very enjoyable piece. Jim
Sinbadthesailorman

Sinbadthesailorman

16 years 2 months ago

Have Tears in my Eyes

Here I am debating On the Bible page and telling what I believe and Boom! this Pops up in a heated debate with a non-believer who goes out of the way to start troubles! Will this turn him into a frog or a toad? And could I ask a little favor from You ROFLMAO Glad it pop up too f'in funny I love God!! Too Funny Oh Thanks jim for Comenting on this It made My day !LOL Oh and I still Have that little beasturd too! Some things never change
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lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Thank u

A smile is all I asked from this poem and I am grateful that it did thus. I laughed at your comment, and yes, lol, it made my day. Love to you and yours. Lyz. XX
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lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Thank u

You are a vision on these pages, missed much and I am missing being here longer. I am pleased you liked this. A smile and I am glad I gave that to you. Love to your lovely family and you. Lyz. XX
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Lyz

An enchanting read to say the least. It is so good to see you writing again. Love, Cat
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lyz

16 years 2 months ago

My dearest Cat

Thank you and I am glad to see u back. I miss all and you had been missed also. Take care dearest. Love Lyz. XX
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lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Thank u

I love your comment, lol and I am pleased you enjoyed. I will be back soon so I will have to catch up on what u have been up too. So many new too, wow. I have been trying to get to bed, lol, I am a glutton for punishment and missed u all, lol. Okay, thanks again and I will catch up tomorrow night, my time, lol. Love to you and yours. Lyz. XX
doorman

doorman

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Lyz

A myriad of pictures in each line. Wonderful stack of forced fantasy well written. If I may nitpick,- bring in opposition to the end. Concluding blue with orange,- you know what I'm talking about. Sincerely yours, Espen.
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lyz

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Espen

So sorry for such a late response. Been very busy. I know what you mean and when I get a chance I will see what I can do but until then I will catch up with what I have left unattended. Thanks for reading and I am pleased you liked it. Will catch up soon. Love to you and yours. Lyz. XX
Hooded Stranger

Hooded Stranger

16 years 1 month ago

You never...

...fail to bring a smile to my face. I accept your offer to Dinner, although you know I don't like flying, but your delicious dish is mouth watering...not! You truly are the Wizardess of OZ. HS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "With all that I am and all that I could be, I walk this earth and yet nobody sees me".
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lyz

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Dan

Thank you for dropping by, I have been naughty, never checking but I am trying now. As for dinner, I would magic up a feast that only a Dark Prince would appreciate. Lol. Love to you. Lyz. XX
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ziggy

16 years 1 month ago

hello

just popped in for another read fine and dandy , hope all is well and i am wondering how is all chat soon lyz ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,zigs x
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lyz

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Zigs

Thanks for rereading, being there and for asking, lol. All going well and sorry I could not reply before but I am here now. Love hearing from you and we will catch up. Love to you and the girls. XX
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mantiscepter

16 years 1 month ago

Cute

It kinda bugged me.... drove me batty, oh wait what a theme for a poem .... Very nice liked it all great verse fun litte giggle for me Just wonderful,animated delight. seen in ones mind I read it three more time this morning... Love ya John.
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lyz

16 years 1 month ago

Hi John.

Love your comment, put a smile on my face this morn. An old one, just for the kids. Thank you and love to you and your babes. Lyz. XX
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mantiscepter

16 years 1 month ago

Cutesy

this thing is starting to p--- me off... I wrote a page to you, looked up and the d--- thing was blank again. I'm just mortified cha cha cha cha.. No big what I said was that this was a great little poen I love it. it was me, and her need her rest too. the little witch that is See ya Huggs John.
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lyz

16 years 1 month ago

LMAO again.

You made my day hun, thanks again. Love ya. Lyz. XX