Surprise Ingredient
Tonight the witch is busy.
She’s brewing something new,
With monster toes, werewolf nose,
Turtles, toads, and tail of shrew.
Then candy corn and hairy horn,
Make the flames leap higher.
But purple, pink, and scarlet flames,
Are not what she desires.
“A scary shadow!” She exclaims,
“That’s what I am missing!”
But scary bat and scary cat,
Only set the brew to hissing.
But just as all seems lost,
Someone knocks upon the door.
With dainty feet, a girl, petite,
Casts her shadow on the floor.
Scary thing – this child so bold,
And with a squeal,
The brew turns gold.
This reminds me of that “scary” ordinary looking girl on the munsters, the one who’s really beautiful but everyone else feels sorry for because she’s so “homely.” Naturally, this cute little thing will alter the brew. Nice!
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I hadn’t thought of that haha too funny! I love the munsters ☺ thanks for stopping by!
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I forgot to mention that I really like your rhyme, too!
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Thank you!
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I am glad it was the bold girl’s scary shadow (and not the girl) that made the perfect ingredient. Your language (“monster toes, werewolf nose”) and images are so vivid and entertaining .Really fun story. Best of Luck. 🙂
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Thanks Maria! I’m glad you liked and thanks for stopping by!
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Hi,
Your entry made me think of Shakespeare. “Double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble.” Good luck in the contest!
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Thank you! I’m glad you stopped by!
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Well done! just the right amount of scary
best of luck
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Thank you! Glad you stopped by!
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Fun combo–monster toes, werewolf nose, tail of shrew… and little girl! I do wonder what that witch is brewing. Nice work!
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Haha maybe she’s brewing a Halloween treat ☺ thanks for reading!
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Love the story! Lyrical & scary!
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Thanks Patricia! I’m glad you stopped by!
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Love the lyrical ingredients in your witch’s brew–and I’m glad she found what was missing!
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Thank you! And thanks for stopping by! Hope you had a happy Halloween ☺
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Love the brew and the recipe and the fact that the only thing that will make it right is shadow of girl 🙂 Fun story and nicely written rhyme! Thanks so much for joining in the fun!
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Thanks Susanna! I’m always impressed with the time you put into these contests and appreciate all that you do! Thanks for hosting another great contest. It’s the best new holiday tradition 😊
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Loved your story, rhyme, and all of your wonderful word choices. Such an enjoyable read!
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Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it and thanks for stopping by. Hope you had a happy Halloween!
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