We met on the moon
they told our story
sang a twisted tune
and sought satori
with mottled words
and ruined phrases
with one eye shut
they turned the pages
and got sidetracked
in fables penned
their candles
burning
to the end
bells
ring
#WriteMap 093
The phrase “bell, book, and candle” refers to a Latin Christian method of excommunication by anathema, imposed on a person who had committed an exceptionally grievous sin.
Sharing with dVerse Quadrille Monday where Merril asks us to write a 44-word poem with the prompt word: track
Originally tweeted by Tricia (@triciasankey) on October 3, 2022.
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Reminds me of a Nursery Rhyme! Love it!
Thanks, Susan, I was going for a playful tune! 🥰
Love the way you incorporated the essence of Bell book and candle in your piece here Tricia. Well written, bravo!
Thanks so much, Rob, glad you enjoyed! ❤️🌹❤️
Tricia, I enjoyed learning the origin story of that phrase and also love the vine you included. May the moon lovers never be parted.
Thanks, Lisa, I added onto an older write and found the gif and title worked well! Glad you enjoyed! 💓
You’re most welcome. They all worked well together for sure.
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Nice poem! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much, Devlin! 💓
very nice.
Thanks so much! 💓
Epic. 💜
Thanks so much! ♥️🥰♥️
I love those ‘mottled words and ruined phrases’, Tricia!
Thanks, Kim!! It’s not easy to butcher them, just so! 😉
what an ingenious and creative poem for this prompt – the metre reads just like a recitation of the theme
Thanks, Laura! I appreciate your comments, this was a fun prompt for me!! 💓
I remember the movie of that name, but didn’t know the origin of the phrase. I like how you worked it in with your moon lovers. 😊
I plan on watching the movie soon, I love old movies! Thanks for inspiring me with the prompt! 💓
You’re very welcome, Tricia.
I really only remember the title and Jimmy Stewart bemused by Kim Novak. 🙂
Two great actors!!
What a lovely poem! Enjoyed it.
Thanks, I don’t normally rhyme my poems, but when I do, it’s fun!! 💓
Oh, you did this well. Bell, book and candle– I didn’t know.
And there’s a gif for everything. Gosh, impressive. You are impressive. thanks.
Thanks, Selma! Yep, the gif is from an old movie with the title, starring James Stewart and Kim Novak, but I actually haven’t seen it, but plan to, it looks cute!
Wow! Luv this moon fantasy.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Gillena! 💖
Bell book and candle indeed! I read it a second time, aloud. Great write!
Thanks, so glad you enjoyed reading it aloud! 🥰
love this poem well done Tricia! 💕
Thanks so much! ♥️🌹♥️
of course❤️
This is excellent… and it’s sound good to have a way of coping with the sweetness of sin.
Thanks, I had fun with it! 😄♥️🌹♥️
Wow, this is a delight to read aloud. An interesting share as well with your added info. The gif was meant to be.
Thanks! I do feel like it all came together a little outside of myself, love it when that happens! 💓
I like the way the rhythm slowly untwists.
Thanks, Kerfe! ♥️🌹♥️
Great chimes, Tricia 🔔
Thanks, Ingrid! ♥️🌹♥️
Thank you for including the excommunication footnote. It casts a different light on the poem. Love it!
Thanks, Priscilla! I found the ritual interesting for the history of excommunication, because I think it’s more associated with witchcraft these days. Glad you enjoyed it! 💓
This is such an awesome write. I enjoyed even more on my second read! 💖
Appreciate the feedback!! 💝
It’s always my pleasure. Happy weekend, Tricia! 💖
Happy Friday!! 🎉