Myth of the Old Woman of the Hills
Mythical
Hidden in the bush
Daring to catch a glimpse, just one
of the woman of the hills
She tends her earthly chores
planting in the garden,
a peculiar looking growth
for poison or spells
Giggling children, hushed in fear
not wanting to be caught
they've heard talk of spells cast from her mind
about the evils of her craft
Aromatic incense filled the air
Inspiring tales in children's minds
Keeping the legend alive
Mysterious in her living
most convinced, committing sin
Alone through all her days
male companions fill her nights
tell of a shameful existence
Would truth be lost
upon her dying breath
allowing rumors to live on
Will pleasant sounds of music
still be heard for miles around
Perhaps the harp will play itself
Will children come to dance
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Post a Commentvery good work.