Memoirs of a Witch1
by Victor R. Solt2
Paris, two in the morning, 3
heading into three, and my crotch! 4
Lord how it aches as I turn, 5
bony knees knocked together, 6
pulling that stick to the right--7
I'm headed for the Hinterland--8
through clammy clouds 9
on this moonless night.10
Valleys meet gorges 11
before vaulting 12
in mountainous splendor 13
as I glide with a cackle 14
toward the thicketed forest of dark, 15
wherein lies my abode, 16
just fairly centre of the leafy mass, 17
where a dull glen opens 18
to the morning pitch, 19
allowing my descent.20
Sickly sweet, 21
the odour assaults my 22
crooked probosis--23
a bait, I am the master--24
for wayward sojourners, 25
and currently, 26
lost children. 27
They merely sniffle and choke now, 28
bound and encaged as they are, 29
swinging with my cauldrens 30
above the mantle 31
where smolders 32
last evening's pyre.33
Still laden with youthful lard they be; 34
I cannot contain my longings 35
and so press them, 36
with one long twisted nail, 37
first in the belly, 38
then the cheek, 39
the thigh, 40
and squeal we all 41
(they in fright, I with delight!), 42
as Narder, the black feline one, 43
hisses at my careless boots 44
(having disturbed his slumber 45
with their joyous plodding).46
To the coal bin with frantic ebreo; 47
I shovel the dark matter48
to stoke the tame pyre 49
with heated abandon! 50
The cooking must begin 51
after I baste the dear quarry 52
in a vat of broth 53
(vinegar and sloth); 54
the juice is now a-boil, 55
so I lower each in!56
I batter their faces of cherub 57
that squeal 58
with an iron 59
propped up 'gainst the dusky red brick, 60
with a crack 61
tender skulls are encouraged 62
to leak, 63
and to stop their queer bodies 64
from the cauldron to leap! 65
Blood races boiling into each face, 66
a-droop on the necks 67
now all limp, 68
the heads bob on the boils 69
that release sweet aromas 70
in each bubble popped, 71
my mouth is a-drooling 72
to be satisfied!73
I shan't say the more, 74
for my sup is nigh ready--75
and I thinks I hear 76
soft pattering feet down my path-- 77
With a peek from my sugar cane window 78
I spy a boy and a girl, 79
enchanted with hopes 80
that the sweetly dressed 81
hostel 82
before them 83
will quell and 84
alieve the fears 85
they have gathered up this day--86
I must greet them, 87
before they run away!88
Narder leaps as I move 89
with lithe speed to the door, 90
a false smile with teeth 91
rotten over the years, 92
and a kind voice 93
(though raspy), 94
I bid them come in. 95
I promise shelter and warmth, 96
not the least a hot meal! 97
They are willing, these sheep! 98
To the slaughter I lead99
So willingly follow100
They'll soon take the place101
Of ingredients now simmering102
Gently serene103
A lull-a-bye soup104
Fit For a Queen!105
Author notes
Started as prose, but felt it might do better presented thusly!
A contest entry
- Halloween Scares and Delights! by Dreams of Insanity.
350 points, ended November 10, 2007, 26 entries
Honorable mention
• next story in this contest, remove from contest
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Dear Victor,
Most imaginative and horrifically descriptive!
Your graphic imagery is almost gothic in its unsparing detail. Do you tear wings off flies? (sic)
I like the touch with the iron bar - have felt the urge once or twice myself (but managed to control it).
Very well done!!! Applause and thanks for not entering in a contest (as I don't comment on contest entries.)
Best wishes and regards, Hugh Wyles.
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A scary good work here Vic! Wish I knew you wrote this. I liked the visual and scary elements you put into this! Nice piece of horror!!
beginning: 5, language: 5, plot: 5, ending: 5, dialog: 5, characters: 5.
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OMG! This creeped me out....GREAT JOB! Haha, this here is the perfect entry for my contest! Loved it! The kiddies part very creepy!
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This is really, really good. Your imagery is fantastic! I loved the beginning. I was drawn in with goosebumps, then slowly realized the gist of the story. You could have even gone another direction with this story and made it something new. It really draws the reader in. Excellent!
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THANK YOU!
Been gone..deep in the woods. Now my return marks a new period of prolific prose...maybe. Thanks for the good review!
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Written like it really happened, so now you scare me...Really spooky write indeed. Love it!
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I agree w/ Charishma FLAWLESS flow. This was different from my usual reads! I really enjoyed it! I have a friend on here who would love this write. I'll be sure to reccomend it to her!
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Nice poem with good imagery and flawless flow. Perfect background and font colour too. I enjoyed the alliterations in this poem in L4, L6 and L7.
Best wishes,
Charishma
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I'm back..so thanks!
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Thanks! I'm back.
Been gone..deep in the woods. Now my return marks a new period of prolific prose...maybe. Thanks for the good review!
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Whoa... I like it a LOT.... this was really, truly amazing. It was so vivid! I love that in a poem.
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I'm Back..and thanks!!!
Been gone..deep in the woods. Now my return marks a new period of prolific prose...maybe. Thanks for the good review!
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