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The Crone . . . (Rispetto-PW Challenge)
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The Crone . . . (Rispetto-PW Challenge) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 The Crone by Linda L. Dowd As scudding clouds crossed waning moon Long shadows drank up lambent light With piercing scream, I reeled in swoon. ~ And wrapped wool cloak around me tight. My eyes were wide in primal fear, As darkness crept o’er crypt and bier. Before me loomed a bent, old crone. ~ Which chilled me through from skin to bone. Dead leaves were rustling, swirling ‘round. Tree branches creaked in blust’ry gale. Night creatures stalked the barren ground, In search of victims weak and frail. I could not move nor could I speak. My throat was dry.~ My knees were weak. As clouds dispersed and Luna cleared, ~ The horrid crone just disappeared! . |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
   OOOOOO....I am scared!!!!! Chill bumps and all... I love scary stories, you tell some good ones! Scary Angel   |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
The poetic chill of excellence done in magical verse. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Uhhhhhh, shuddering, dear Angelo Terrestre! Good that sunshine is here to allow fear to disappear! This Rispetto is written with incredibly vivid imagery and conveys emotions ... of primal fear! Do I hear your muse giggling? You are a treat, always, dear Poetess of Dark and Light! Love, Margherita  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You are so good at this kind of poetry, Linda I bet you are a great deal of fun for children. I would have loved this when I was a child... Love it now. Ida |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
You combine every aspect needed to write wonderful classic poesy in this fantastic poem Linda. A most delightful pleasure to read you dear lady. Heart2Heart (Katriona)  |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
So wonderfully spooky. I can't wait for the moon to return so I can search for the crone. Thank you. Alison |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
wow...this is awesome and so very lyrical! |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
~lovely linda... you are so good... these structures blend wonderfully with your writing style! you...are effortless  love ya, ss shel |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
Love it, Love it, I hope this was a Halloween night. I could feel the chill up my spine. You do sooo good work. Love 'un stuff Billie C. |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
...now I shall have to cover my unguarded head all night. I'll be looking over my shoulder at every moonbeam, and I'm going to have to shut the closet door. I just looked in the mirror,and the wart on my nose is gone! That's what happens when an old crone meets an angel! Hare today and goon tomorrow.  Karen |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
dear Linda, you make me improve my english and enjoyed both the photo (like tim burton film) and the poem... thanks for the lovely poem. yann |
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kudanesh Member
since 2007-12-01
Posts 135Peterborough,England |
I loved this I am not very well done and as you know I live poems that rhyme thank you for this briliant read |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
I could not move nor could I speak. My throat was dry.~ My knees were weak. As clouds dispersed and Luna cleared, ~ The horrid crone just disappeared! My dear Linda I'm so glad that horrible crone dissappeared and that it didn't cause you any grief. You are spot on with your rhyme and rhythm as you always are. Love to you my dear friend. Lindsay |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Well, I am glad that crone just disappeared. Another fantastic write Earthy One! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
ARH ~ You've been known to tell a tall, dark tale as well! I'm pleased you a thrill out of mine, so to speak! lol  EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
DLY ~ I like how you put that! Thank you! Beware! Stay out of graveyards at night! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita que Bonita ~ My muse amuses me! She take me ~ and my pen ~ on the wildest journeys at times! She has more than the Seven Faces of Eve! With all your radiant Light, I'm sure you will frighten off even the scariest of crones! Linda AT |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marchmadness ~ Thank you, my dear Ida Belle. Actually, when my children were younger, their friends would knock on our door and ask me to 'come out and play'. lol I'd entertain them by playing my guitar and singing my children songs, and reading my stories and poems. Those times were very special to me and I treasure those warm memories. Love to you, my CA friend, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
 2 ~That was kind of you to say, Katriona! ~ as you must surely know by now, that is how I feel about your writing! Thank you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Alison ~ You are most welcome! ~ and thank YOU!  I've met some of the most peculiar creatures when I go for my midnight strolls through graveyards. ~ NOT! They scare the livin' bejeezes out of this little 'angel'!!! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Eric ~ Loved your "WOW!" It's even bigger than a "wow!" lol This was my first attempt at a Rispetto and I like the 'lyricity' of this form! Thanks for stopping by! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Brown-eyed Beauty ~ I'm really enjoying trying out these poetic forms that I'm learning in the Poetry Workshop. It's stretching me as a poet and I love to learn and grow! Thanks, my little ss! Loveya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Billie C ~ You have me grinning from ear to ear with your enthusiastic response! I love that you "love it"! It was fun to write! I got into the 'spirit' of it! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Klassy One ~ Yer a charmer, Karen! Your sense of humour often elicits a chuckle out of me! ~ and I got at least 2 out of this delightful response by you! Yer a clever beauty! ~ and ye be even more beautiful with that wart gone from your nose! But beware, thick, black bristly hairs will now replace it! Lock your doors and windows! ~ and carry a cross with you at all times! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Yann the Man ~ A warm "hello" to you, my Frenchie friend! I appreciate your warm response! Warm hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
kudanesh ~ Glad you like poems that rhyme. 'Cause I write them all the time!  Poor example, eh? lol Thank you for your "brilliant" response! lol EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
LindsayP ~ Oh, I scared the crone off when I huffed and I puffed and blew her away! I may be small, but I'm mighty! lol btw, if any crone hits on you, I'll protect you! Love you 2, Linda Lou |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oklahoma's Finest Rose ~ I'm glad she disappeared, as well! Lord knows what I would have done to her if she came any nearer! lol Light has might over the Dark of night! (at least I hope so! ) lolLove you, Sweet Sue, Linda |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Contrary to others, this nasty old owl isn't glad the crone disappeared. I was revelling in the mood and the narrative - and then phooof! the crone was gone! However, I am glad he was there otherwise this exciting poem that had me spellbound all the way through wouldn't have been there. The picture is picture perfect for the poem, too! Owl |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Linda - aaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeee, holy smokes, chills and goose bumps have I. Come on feet, faster, faster... BC |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
I knew I wouldn't keep the disquise long...  |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Well, Drat! Me Pretty, that was a hair-raising experience! I won't complain if it should sprout on my noggin', however. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Wise OWL ~ I'm glad you got into the spirit of the write. Actually, I could have gone on and developed the story more. It as if the crone was there one moment and gone the next. She could have all all sorts of unspeakable, ghouly things before her sudden exit! hehehe BOO! Love & a hug and a bubble of protective Light (not the bubble, bubble, toil, and trouble kind of bubble! lol) Loveya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BC ~ When I'm filled with fright, I want my feet to take flight. But, alas, they get frozen to the ground. ~ And if there is any movement at all, it is like running on the spot with no forward momentum! Actually, it looks rather comical to those who have witnessed that! May you be fleet of foot! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Klassy One ~ Even if you do sprout some black, bristly hairs on your comely face, you'll still be a Klassy Lassie! EA |
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