That Voodoo That You Do

That Voodoo That You Do

A Poem by Pete
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Hell itself may be contained within the compass of a spark. - Thoreau

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Enigmatic Voodoo Ritual: Doll, Needle ...

with her gris-gris doll
i thought i'd seen it all

chanting to a void of nothingness
sacrificing animals
dancing with fire
sticking with pins
she knew all the outs and ins
stirring magic potions
chanting dark prayers to the night sky
never explaining why

having a ball
things you won't see at the local mall
always heeding the twisted call
conjuring tenebrious spirits in a heavy freefall



© 2025 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
"All genuine goodness is original and as free from cant and tradition as the air."- Thoreau

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There are actually those who communicate with evil spirits who pretend they are dead loved ones. The Bible talks about it. "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places..." Ephesians 6:12

Good provocative item.

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

2 Weeks Ago

disturbing and sadly real. very true what you say. good bible quote. thanks for the "right" remin.. read more
Camasee (Cam)

2 Weeks Ago

yw, love
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shamans witch doctors and the afraid were the first to practice what would eventually become 'organized religions'
fun fact? plantation owners slave owners & basically all men white forbid the heathens, african and caribbean slaves from practicing their 'unholy unchristian' religions
voodoo was ingrained in their minds in their lives.
not much different from the modern day do this or perish into the bowels of purgatory


Posted 2 Weeks Ago


keith

2 Weeks Ago

i did enjoy this very well written write
kudos
You people write about non sense when real things need to be addressed. You are not writers, you are click bait. Now is the time to write about something.... and you idiots, as always, write about the most superficial mundane things possible. Enjoy. Have fun with pretend land. We will deserve what we get... because of people like you and the rest of the dumb a*s dip s***s on this site who swear by "don't be real, just be nice... or we will really ostricize you". I find people of this disposition to be Cowards. Enjoy

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


Davidgeo

2 Weeks Ago

Extrapolate that to the masses.... don't be confused as to why people like Don Trump are in char.. read more
Davidgeo

2 Weeks Ago

But be nice just because... let it happen. Cowards.
There are actually those who communicate with evil spirits who pretend they are dead loved ones. The Bible talks about it. "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places..." Ephesians 6:12

Good provocative item.

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

2 Weeks Ago

disturbing and sadly real. very true what you say. good bible quote. thanks for the "right" remin.. read more
Camasee (Cam)

2 Weeks Ago

yw, love
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Remember that angel on one shoulder, the devil on the other, sweet Pete.

Love the Black Sabbath you picked!

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

2 Weeks Ago

we always have a choice now don't we? that stuff is disturbing.
ETERNITY

2 Weeks Ago

Listen. Ain't NO doll or spirit, NOTHING is stronger than CHRIST. I say Jesus to myself just to keep.. read more
Pete

2 Weeks Ago

... amen.
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Gee
Not quite voodoo but I know folk who visit clairvoyants, are ripped off of their hard earned cash to hear things I could tell them for nowt. Strange now loss, grief affects some folk, even the most sensible!!
Enjoyed the read Pete.
Hope you are well.

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

2 Weeks Ago

creepy and concerning. yes. everyone is searching for answers - many in the wrong places. despera.. read more
keith

2 Weeks Ago

damn gee sounds like you are describing the 'normal' sunday mornings ... come and pray don't forget .. read more
There are some things that aught not be messed with…
Stay away from witchy voodoo ladies. They will cast a spell on you or may even hex you.

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

2 Weeks Ago

you and me both. probably wrote this from listening to the song.
Pete

2 Weeks Ago

... witchy or bitchy?
Poetic Beauty

2 Weeks Ago

That would be my guess as well.

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Added on January 23, 2025
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