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The Witch's Tomb |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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THE WITCH'S TOMB ~ Linda L. Dowd ‘Tis nigh on two centuries, Since a witch was thrown in well. The townsfolk covered it with earth, Confining her in hell. For years the land developed, Around the witch’s tomb. But no one built upon it, For the air was dense with gloom. On Devil’s Night, two years ago, I joined friends on ghost walk, We went to sites where specters roamed, And to lane ways they did stalk. We gathered in a clearing, By a wood lot lit by moon. I left the group and head for well, And soon fell in a swoon. I felt the pain and sorrow, Of the witch that lie beneath. I heard her calling out to me ~ For help ~ ‘twas my belief. I connected with her spirit, Sent pink light to give her rest. She swiftly rose up from the well, And slammed in to my chest. The shaman saw the entity, Attempt to take my soul. He threw himself upon me, And downhill we did roll. The leader of the ghost walk, ~ A parapsychologist of great fame, Kept me from the hanging tree, In case more spirits came. I am an open channel, And it’s best I stay away, From places spirits congregate, Like those that Devil’s Day. Then a few months later, The area was razed to ground. And buildings were built upon it, ~ For the witch had flown the town! ‘Tis nigh on two centuries, Since a witch was thrown in well. The townsfolk covered it with earth, Confining her in hell. [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (03-06-2005 10:51 AM).] |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
You really do these well! wonderful. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Linda great melding of the paranormal, the story and the rhyme...really enjoyed the read...thank you.. Goldenrose. Love comforteth like sunshine after rain. (William Shakespeare.) |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
awesome  My spirit will rise |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Sometimes it is a needful thing to be set free again to walk the Earth. *smile* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Susan ~ Thank you. I enjoy writing them ~ but when they are from my personal experiences, they practically write themselves.  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Goldenrose ~ I appreciate your highly complimentary response, Dear Rose of Gold.  Love & Light, EA |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel A tale well told and very bold And held me with a witches hold Enjoyed |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
MGROVES ~ Thanx, MG! Good to hear from you! Love & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Box of Ice ~ Yes, I do believe that I was able to set her spirit free. I did not feel that she was evil at all. She was just over-exuberant when she was finally released from the well. I had several paranormal experiences that night that would curl your hair!!! My friends were witnesses to them and they still can't stop talking about that night! lol Love & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ 'Twas definitely a night to remember. I will never go on a Ghost Walk ever again. Loves 'n hugs 'n boos! EA |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Linda, I went to New Orleans awhile ago with my roommate who had business there and he introduced me to a witch. We spent most of the day together. It was quite an experience, I must say. |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
A spooky delight - SusanIf I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . . |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
p s ~ Sounds like you had some first-hand experience with the magic of New Orleans! ~ A day to remember! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Susan ~ Thanks, Sparkles! ~ but it was far from being a delightful experience for me at the time! I earned more than a couple of white hairs that night!  Linda |
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