The Rituals.

My first edit in a long, long time - enjoy.

Pepper the ashes in urns sit closely to the bone,

Incantation of the Latin name now barren,

Twitching lips tell false truths you hear,

Slipping time she calls Marigje Arrien.

Flaxen shadows do not hurt but warn,

Of fingers glued in measured hyssop,

Open thy sky and fear thy night,

You fly with wings dear Bridget Bishop.

Smiles lay heavy in hearts not allowed,

Men measure your worth by craving upon,

Willow leafs may hold a neck in thread,

Non dissenting poor fellow Nyzette Cheveron.

Masked in magic's bending will and choice,

Little dances have crates on noted story,

Electric flows free from fingertips pink,

Ah the devil dances with Martha Corey.

Listen people you have heard all the tasks,

Go forth now, learn of women alone,

Men make power hard and unruly,

Surely time makes hearts cold stone.

Author's Note

Let us not forget those that met the fire and the hangman's noose.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Always a purpose and reason for your poetry.
"Smiles lay heavy in hearts not allowed,
Men measure your worth carved upon,
Willow leafs may hold a neck in thread,
Non disserving poor fellow Nyzette Cheveron."
I wanted to know and read more. You have great mind. Always searching and seeking reasons and answers to questions with no answers. Thank you for the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Coyote x

[nastassia]

I like this alot. keep it up, great writing!

[Gypsie]

Oh, you are back to my favorite type of writing! Love, love, love this.. Not very eloquent, but there you have it. ;)

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Gypsie.

[Ruth]

Thomas, I think this is one of your best pieces...it left me deeply thoughtful hon...the Witches and the idea of learning so history is not repeated, as such, is endearing to me...I loved this! x

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Poppy. x

[Draven]

Your work is always so interesting.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

thank you Casanova3

[Edward Martin]

I really enjoy your content.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Edward.

[s y e]

Hmmmmm, I feel like I want (need) to read more Thomas!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Noodle.

[David Scott]

I like this.
It feels like a prologue to an epic story.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you David.

[Lyn Anderson]

This is a great verse - I have to look up the names and see if I can figure it all out, but hey, I can only TRY to know everything.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Cody Williams]

A great write Thomas! Thanks for sharing it!

-CW

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Cody.