Roots gnarled and twisted
Half hidden by the rich earth
Buried out of sight
Like wisdom, truth and knowledge
There, but can’t always be seen
This was originally posted on this site in July 2017. You can find that post here.
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13 Days of Samhain – Day 13
Thanks to everyone who joined in with the 13 Days of Samhain prompts. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every one! If you missed any, you can catch up by checking out the original prompt post and follow the links / pingbacks in the comments…
Have a blessed Samhain! I’m off to bake a batch of soul cakes…
Spirits start to cross
When The Veil begins to thin
Following the lights
Of carved lanterns and candles
Guiding them safely homewards
Written for: 13 Days of Samhain – Day 13: Thinning of The Veil
13 Days of Samhain – Day 12
My choice: trick or treat
On doorstep stood witch and sprite
Diminutive though
They were, children they were not
Eyes blazed, teeth gleamed, and I fled…
13 Days of Samhain – Day 11
Bones prancing in lines
Taunting, teasing the living
Momento mori
In breathless whisper, they call
“You cannot escape this dance”…
13 Days of Samhain – Day 10
Their friendship comes with
A price. I’m willing to pay
Initiation:
Truth, bare my soul to their jests,
Or dare, risk life for their game…
13 Days of Samhain – Day 8
I am not to blame.
Not being psychic ensured
Proceedings took an
Unexpected turn, when words
Chanted, opened the portal…
13 Days of Samhain – Day 7
Anonymity
Preserved, beneath this costume
Brave behind this mask
True identity concealed
You know me? You know me not…
13 Days of Samhain – Day 6
No thought of my own
Propels me onwards through death
Ritual whispers
Control actions, movements, on
To wherever I am sent…
13 Days of Samhain – Day 5
My cauldron of spells
Bubbles and boils day and night
Brewing my potions
For discerning buyers of
Curses, dreams and enchantments…
Written for: 13 Days of Samhain – Day 5: A Cauldron of Spells
13 Days of Samhain – Day 4
It might look to you
Delicious and delightful
Nice, like pumpkin spice
But my witchery is smart
You’ll never guess, never know…
Sammi Cox 