cautionary tales

if my curses frighten
it is only because
they are wellearned

cast a bit of salt
and hold your poppet
close and tight tonight

morning will surely come
as it must, mustn't it?
oh, my lovey love...

2 responses to “cautionary tales”

  1. Bridgette Avatar

    Oh, this feels like it could be the start of a horror novel. I love the work poppet and think I need to write a poem using it now!

    1. michael raven Avatar

      It’s a fun, slightly creepy word that you can’t quite put a finger on the why of it.

      Looking forward to reading it!