I will die
uninsured
with escrowed spells
the lawyers steal
their tongues slithering
all around
in sad attempts
to roll their
the r’s
the magic slips
onto the floor
where the woman
sweeps bewitched
tasting dust
bejeweled in light
that broom
will fly tomorrow.
Originally tweeted by Tricia (@triciasankey) on June 13, 2022.
Written for dVerse Quadrille Monday where Sanaa asks us to write a poem in 44 words using the prompt word: spell.
Also tweeted for #vss365 prompt word: escrow
Tricia Sankey 
Exceptional poem, Tricia.
xoxo
Thanks, Gabriela, it was fun letting this one unfold. ✨🧹✨
My pleasure hon 🙏🌺🌸
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This is absolutely stellar writing 😀 So much to love here especially; “tasting dust bejeweled in light.” Thank you so much for writing to the prompt ❤️❤️
You picked a word I’ve noticed is in MANY of my poems looking back, but I couldn’t help but use it again, thanks for hosting, Sanaa!
What a bewitching spell this is: tasting dust
bejeweled in light.
Thanks, Grace, love the quadrilles!
I like your lighthearted spirited poem!
Thanks, Dwight! Magic is often found in the most unlikely places! ✨🧹
Yes it is!
A swirl of words and witchery, truth, bitterness, revenge..
Thanks for your comment, Ain! 💖
I am echoing what others have shared.
tasting dust
bejeweled in light
Fabulous.
Thanks, Ali, glad those lines touched you! ✨
Well done, Tricia! Interesting and enchanting! 🪄
Thanks, Michele, appreciate your comment! 💖
A delightful bit of magic, Tricia. I love how the every day will lead to the extraordinary. 💜
Yes! Thanks for your thoughtful comment! 💓
You’re very welcome.
Love the bewitching flavor of your poem Tricia! 👏👏💖
Thanks, Cindy, spiked with love! 💕✨
You’re so welcome and love that my friend! 💖
Tricia, I like where you went with this. That’s one way to get the magic into the right hands!
It’s funny how the muse took me there, I never know the end till I get there! 😆
Very nice,
Thanks so much! 💓
Aww, socool. yup… I like this, let her fly away far.
Yes! Thanks, Selma! 🧹✨
This was fabulous Tricia! If the broom fits – ride it, as they say 🤣
Yes! Thanks, Christine! ✨🧹✨
I like the contrast between the imagery at the opening and closing lines. You handled the prompt perfectly
Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it! 💓
Tricia, I loved this! What a sweet piece of spell-work. ❤
Thanks, Colleen, conjuring it was fun! 💖
LOVE it! ❤
Love where the muse took you Tricia. Thoroughly enchanting.
Thanks so much, appreciate your comment! 💖
Oh that bewitching, bejewelled dust. This was delightful! Love your take!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, Raivenne! 💓
I love “escrowed spells” and the way this unfolded. To sweep up magic could be wonderful or a curse!
True, and that sparks more ideas with the possibility of a curse! Thanks, Merrill! ❤️🙏❤️
You’re welcome, Tricia! 💙
Your words weave bewitching magic, Tricia! 💖
Thanks, Punam!! ✨
My pleasure.
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Wonderful write, Tricia. Epic ending. 💞
Thanks, Jeff! 💖🧹
You’re welcome, Tricia! Always. 💖
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