Criss-cross, sew a stitch,
Watch those lips begin to twitch—
Completes the old phrase,
Life is a real nasty bitch—
Look up out that ditch—
Don’t remove your gaze;
Best buried than burned a witch.
© 2026 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, April 24, 2026.
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- Comment from author about the poem: A part of the Truth, Applied collection. This poem debuts my original Counterpulse form.
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Well said. A poem explores themes of witchcraft, societal perception, and the struggles faced by women who defy norms. And yet those who are seen as different or who challenge authority are often persecuted, and such persecution can lead to a harsh fate. Our world has changed, my friend. People are so nasty.
Counterpulse; interesting!🙏🏻🕊️
A little rhyme that reminds me of Shakespeare's MacBeth and the three witches. Good one my friend
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