Witch
Under a midnight sun
Naked, I collect the mist drifting lost
In the deepest ruts of the forest ditches.
I spin the fog into a corset
I pretend I am a ghost.
I am.
The dusking moon fills my breasts
I beguile the wild men into princes
Noble with unholy desires.
Photo by Raspopova Marina on Unsplash
Inspired by Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #194: ‘Beguile‘: write creatively in 51 words
Also inspired by Eugi’s Weekly Prompt: ‘Wolf Moon‘
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Dominic Alapat
A superb poem! I loved it! The language, the flow, the meaning, the lyricism! Wow!
Jaya Avendel
I am so pleased, Dominic, that you enjoyed this piece!
Carol J Forrester
Nobel with unholy desire… what a line.
Aspen Hite
Brilliant. Stunning. Wonderful. All of it…the lyrical words, the mystical picture and the simple title worth a thousand words… so so so so so good. 👏
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for your enthusiasm and passionate enjoyment of this piece! <3
Della Driscoll
Your words are so powerful and I love the way you write!
Oana Mindrut
Beautiful choice of words.💖
femaleoriginal
‘I spin the fog into a corset’ ahh I love that line so much! I’m in agreement with others who’ve commented – sensual and intriguing! x
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lifestyleseason
An incredible piece of writing! Thank you for sharing this! It’s so unique and I loved reading it!
Rachael Hawksworth
Absolutely stunning piece x
Thecaskconnoisseur
What a beautiful and lovely piece of writing Jaya 😁
Miragail
The title and image you used captured me immediately. And your words are always enchanting!
sammicoxwriter
Beautifully written and so vivid, there is an entire book’s worth of magic and mystery in your 51 words. A wonderfully evocative and beguiling poem, Jaya 🙂
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for your kind words and for the prompt, Sammi!
Thick’N’Stylish
Loved this. The imagery in your words. I literally close my eyes after every line and imagine what I’m reading. Thank you for this.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for reading so beautifully!
kedishi
Beautiful piece of work
Giulia
Oooh eerie and yet somehow both real and surreal. Love it.
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Raji (@journeyintofantasy)
Wonderful poem, Jaya!
Anika May
Beautiful words, the photo matches perfectly too. I love that you can write just from a prompt!
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Shantanu Baruah
loved it Jaya – it is a stupor
alexfaithwrites
Beautiful! Love the imagery 😊
cherbelle
You are so gifted. I admire your writing so much ! I can’t wait to purchase your books one day !
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
As you know I love Witches.
Now I also love the idea of pretending to be a ghost.
<3 embrace!
Kelly Diane
I love this one. It really encapsulates what I would describe a witch to be like. It has a mystical air to it without being spooky.
Bethany Jane
I absolutely love this! As someone who would describe themself as very spiritual, this poem really speaks to me! I love that you managed to get such an evocative image across in so few words. Beautiful!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much for connecting with this! I am in love with your words.
Lisa's Notebook
This encapsulates everything I imagine witches to be – wild, natural, and captivating. The line, “spin the fog into a corset” is just beautiful, Jaya. Gorgeous 51 words!
Sharila
The image is absolutely perfect for these words!
Michele Lee
Creative phrases, Jaya. Imaginative and dreamlike. I can see her floating and spinning through the forest.
bournemouthgirl
I like this one Jaya, so intriguing and feels very sensual. The image you have chosen works so well with this piece.
Melissa Kacar
“I spin the fog into a corset” is such a beautifully written and descriptive line. I love how visual this poem is! Thanks for sharing! Great work as always! 🙂
quirkymoms486
oooo Jaya! I love this one!! Wonderful writing!
-Eugenia
Oh, I love this! Sensual, sinful and intriguing. Thank you so much for joining in.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! I have been missing the prompts lately so it was lovely to join in on this one. 🙂
barbaraleaver
Lovely poem – brings to mind a foggy morning in Maryland (when I was there a few years ago
meredithdent
I’m absolutely obsessed with this one! ❤️
Ingrid
Wonderfully beguiling and fantastical!