I’m frightened, and I’m too scared to wait.
And knowingly, I’m arriving late.
The ghouls are spying from the hill.
And lower fools are poisoning her will.
Underneath her, a wicker complete.
Above, she’s suspended from a stake.
The bonfires started, against the rules.
And the crowds rejoicing, as the fire drools.
Waiting agog, for her garments to ignite.
The flames are sparking for her, on this night.
And the mob’s listening for her ungodly screams.
But there’s not a whimper, within she beams.
And secretly, I see her black cats drowning tears,
Are extinguishing all her burning fears.
Ivor Steven.
Featured Image: Artwork, by Kerri Costello, Graphic Design Artist, my amazing niece/second cousin, who lives in Philadelphia, she’s so very talented, and a very special person in my life, thank you Kerri.
My pleasure! Your poems give me inspiration 🙂
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And same”😆 back to ya ♡
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A very powerful piecr Ivor..
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Cool poem, Ivor! We’re excited to post this on SMM in a couple of weeks. Did you create the illustration on your computer — it’s got quite the vibe. (PR)
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Great stuff.
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Great image, and words. Well done the two of you!
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Thanks Peter, I’ll let young Kerri know
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Mystical poem and congrats to Kerri
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Dark and intoxicating! What an amazing story within the poem!! Bravissimo, Ivor.
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Powerful and effective.! 😊
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There is magic in your lines, Ivor. Somewhere between dark and white, hope and loss. Gorgeous lines again. The flow is impeccable, the story heartbreaking. Your narrative is so rich, it feels like the power of a novel has been packed in your piece. I sense underlying wickedness of humanity and witch trial. Yet another innocent soul being burnt at the stake. Powerful piece ❤ I love it!
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Thanks again for your thoughtful comments. Actually you’re quite perceptive when you say dark and white, the poem is written as a double meaning poem, take off your witches hat, and then imagine the story is about two young lovers consumating their hot desires for each other.
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Incredible, I went over it again and it is even deeper than I had perceived at first read. Your story telling talent is just is off the charts ❤
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Thanks, the ghouls are his mates, the lower fools are her girlfriends, the wicker complete is her bedroom, the flame is her hot desires, then no screams as she lose her virginity, the ending is the lovers crying together with joy. I had so much fun trying to run the two stories as one poem. The obvious witch story, and lovers story.
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Incredible! Thank you so much for eliciting it to me 🙂
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I love it when writing become a game of fun interweaving stories! Well done again! It is gorgeous!
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Actually I thought my niece Kerri’s artwork, captured the two themes brilliantly, with her gesture of the girl, being both offered and submissive.
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Indeed! She is amazingly talented! I was so absorbed by your poem that I did not read the reference to her work in the mention below. He artwork is gorgeous ❤
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I’m very lucky, she’ a gorgeous young lady, and my inspiration. learn all about her on her site. kerricostello.wordpress.com
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She is 🙂 I follow her already 😉
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Her everyday battles, makes me appreciate my life around me so much more…..
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She is a beautiful person. So strong. So inspiring.
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Layers. Layers. Layers. Great image to illustrate your passionate words Ivor.
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Thankyou Colleen. Yes, Kerri’s artwork was perfect for my words.
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Ah love what happens in the end! Great idea!
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Thanks Arbie, I had fun writing this one
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Great post. 👏 inspiring
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what a great poem, thanks for sharing, you are both tallented artists (you with the poem and Kerri with the artwork) 😀
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Love the dark side of Ivor! 😉
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Hehe, “Burning The Fears”, I’ve entered into the SMM Halloween competition
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This is a special one, Ivor. All that warmth… misguided lovers… passion burning hot… cruelty ever hotter…. This one must have kept you warm at night in those sub zero temperatures.
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This is beautiful.
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Thankyou for reading my poem, and as a graphic design artist, I hope you enjoyed my niece’s artwork,
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I did! It complemented the poem nicely.
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Reblogged this on Hike my trail.
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Oh I love it!!! The dark lines are woven so well!!:)
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Thank you Stella, it was a fun write for me, if you read some of my comments you’ll see it was a tale of two stories. And another, you might enjoy. https://ivors20.wordpress.com/2018/02/18/the-other-side-of-red-white-and-blue/
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Really good! Like this one lots!
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It’s a duel meaning, poem, if you want to read some of my comments, you’ll understand 😊
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