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Candlewitch

May 03, 2010 ⭐ See this poem's read count — a supporter feature

The Escape

Gray matter splatter
all over the page,
howling in anger
in a bitter rage.

Shut them out lock them out
hopefully to knock them out.

The huntress is wounded
by their lack of caring,
battered and scarred
by their laughter sharing.
"Oh no!" she cries "alas" she sighs
"My reign has been broken!"
How could it be those magic words
of freedom have been spoken?
"YOU have no power over me!"

*you have no power over me is a line from the movie Labyrinth*

— Candlewitch, May 03, 2010

About the Author

Region, Country: Northwestern Wisconsin USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Edgar Allan Poe, William Blake, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Carlos Castaneda, Jim Morrison, the whole of Neopoet and many more., Candlewitch

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Ravenshakti

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Cat...

I love this... It has an incredible energy to it. I love Labyrinth too... Your poem tells it all; short and sweet and to the point. You're weavings are ever so bright, dear Cat. Gentle regards, Raven-Shakti "Who's the Babe?" "What Babe?" "The Baby with the Voodoo!" "Who do?" "She do! the Baby with the Voodoo." -David Bowie and Labyrinth

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Raven

Thank you for your comment. "Labyrinth" is in my video library and I watch it once in every sixth months or so. I love the song you quoted to me. I think that David Bowie is exceptional in his part. Always, Cat

16 years 2 months ago

VERY NICE

the words one must remember are ''NO ONE HAS NO POWER OVER ANY ONE....'' VERY NICE POEM

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Loved

That was a difficult lesson for me to learn. I used to let others make me feel bad for one reason or another. Then it occurred to me that they couldn't do this to me if I didn't let them. It was right there in front of me all the time and yet I was blind to it. But not anymore. Thank you for reading. Always, Cat

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Ravensnest

Thank you for your words of support. I considered your title, as it is a really good one, but decided to go with "The Escape" as that one fit my feelings towards this poem. always, Cat

xena465

16 years 2 months ago

Great poem Cat

I love the line... “YOU have no power over me!” It gives the poem a more powerful write. Rosina xena465

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Rosina

You went right to the heart of the poem! I knew you would understand. Always, Cat

SH

shirley harrison

16 years 2 months ago

fantastic and very energetic

Hello Cat what a wonderful write thats why im here to learn from the best! Heres an idea for the title."the Escape"! what ever will be your title i will love it as iv read this poem and its great. shirley harrison

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Shirley

You honer me with a great compliment! Thank you for that and for reading and commenting. "The Escape" feels so right, Thank you. Always, Cat

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Eph

Hoggle was such a fun character! Of course, who else could you possibly be! Thanks for reading. Love, Cat

16 years 2 months ago

Dearest Cat

This is a cry of freedom and so much more ... brilliant poem dear one and the title I will come back to I have an excellent idea(for a change)lol but I have to find the book and the spelling, will do it in daylight middle of the night here now lol (hugs) love and big hugs Jayne-Chloe x x x ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Jayne

Yes it is a cry of freedom, and you wouldn't believe what a surprise it was to me when I finally figured it out and stopped letting others yank my chain! Love, Cat

P

poewriter58

16 years 2 months ago

Cat

My dear girl what did I tell you about untitled poems lol name this creation as always you have outdone yourself with your writing Chrys

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Chrys

LOL! Titles will always be my biggest stumbling block. I know what you taught me, and I am grateful to you. I learned from the best! Love, Cat

L

16 years 2 months ago

And I agree with my Wife!

Your talent shines ever more brightly with each new poem you pen! Yours is a gift to be treasured and, thankfully, shared with all of us here at Neo!

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Lonnie

Thank you for the sweet compliment. But you don't see some of the clinkers I have written, LOL! Always, Cat

M

16 years 2 months ago

Cat got her claws out

Huntress Reigns I dont know if that is good one or not but this is a powerful write Golden, Keeping up on your works and your doing great grazie golden Mona TIME well spent is TIME well lived

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Mona

Thanks for the encouragement. For me this poem was an enlightenment. Love, Cat

SH

shirley harrison

16 years 2 months ago

Dearest Cat

Wonderfull poetess you are, i am honored today! Your words are magical and i love the Title! Very much love to you shirley harrison

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Shirley

no, thank YOU for the title! Love, Cat

Hooded Stranger

Hooded Stranger

16 years 2 months ago

Cat

Yet another awesome piece. Totally loved the opening stanza: Gray matter splatter all over the page, howling in anger in a bitter rage Nice job, HS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "With all that I am and all that I could be, I walk this earth and yet nobody sees me".

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Dan

Thank you, I bow to you dear wordsmith. I'm so glad you liked this one! Always, Cat

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Licia

LOL! I'm only a B!tch when somebody steps on my tail. Thank you dear. Love, Cat

L

lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Dearest Cat

A fast pace rant of excellence. Getting it out there helps a little, hey. I enjoyed and the title is great. Love Lyz. XX

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Lyz

You grace my page with your presence. Thank you. Love, Cat

P

16 years 2 months ago

gray matter splatter...

Fantastic opening stanza! Title is fine...punchy pace. Great. ells x

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Ells

Thank you. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Always, Cat

P

poewriter58

16 years 2 months ago

Cat

The good folks here misunderstand my first comment. Perhaps they do not realize that this was untitled at one time for one and that you were my first student off site and we always went around or two with titles lol Chrys

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Chrys

I bet you're right on the untitled/titled. I have the honor to have been one of your first students. I don't remember the title of your book that so enriched my writing. Was it: "Five Cents Does Not A Nichol Make?" Anyway, it is a very good book for any poet looking to improve their work. Love, Cat

Z

16 years 2 months ago

hi cat

its all been said above , even hood loves it as i thought he would , take a bow cat wonderful ps i gaven this my nom before but had no time to comment since ,,,,,love it ,,,,,,,,,zigs

16 years 2 months ago

Thanks Zig, I know I can

Thanks Zig, I know I can always count on you. Your friend, Cat

L

lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Just Brilliant

You never fail to entice me and I am always in awe. Loved it once again. I am glad you now see. Love always. Lyz. XX

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