The Witchcraft trick

By TornPieces

Mother said,

"Tilt your head child, "
"look at the ceiling"

The liquid was curling over itself , through the tunnel of air, almost to the body's skin.

suddenly

A little girl with curled hair, by the door stares at the naked body standing in the tub

at the receiving end of the mothers practice.

The body is empty, and the little girl runs throughout the house

playing hide and seek with her soul, her laughter is a great secret.

The body is empty, the witchcraft does not reach her.

The eyes of the body roll upwards as the mother chants and raises candles

The little girl lives

The body is dead.

~A

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Published on Saturday, June 23, 2012. Filed under: "Abuse" and "Poetry"

Comments on "The Witchcraft trick"

A former member wrote: I loved it! So mysterious!
On Saturday, June 23, 2012, dwells (4177) wrote:

Very spooky and wondering if the body and the spirit of the little girl were one and the same. Does conjure up a variety of images but that was probably the intention, thanks TP.
A former member wrote: Great post, well-written! Deep and dark
On Saturday, June 23, 2012, Alchemist (679) wrote:

Very cool story I just wish it was longer. Great write
On Saturday, June 23, 2012, haunted (837) wrote:

what a kick ass poem! i loved it, very haunting. smudging works but why would you want get rid of such a playful spirit. fuckin awesome write!
A former member wrote: This was interesting and very beautiful...I liiked your writing style and can tell you have talent. This was really good and liked your wordchoices. Amazing.