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October 31, 2021October 2, 2021 braveandrecklessblog

The Witching Hour – Robert G. Wertzler

Is there a particular hour for witching? Oh, come now, does any Serious witch do witching Just one hour per day or As may be, night? I think not I think real witching must be A full-time thing A way of being in the world A practice of spirit and faith In the integration of … Continue reading The Witching Hour – Robert G. Wertzler

October 31, 2021October 2, 2021 braveandrecklessblog

The Position – Padre

Sally was surprised when she was approached at her final weeks at the culinary academy by a tall, grey countenanced man with a clipped English accent.   He inquired if she had as of yet secured a position for after her upcoming graduation. She said she had not and the man handed her a business card, … Continue reading The Position – Padre

October 31, 2021October 30, 2021 braveandrecklessblog

Magic for Beginners – Paula Puolakka

"Climb up, climb up," they say, but sometimes it would be better to stop. To be a Master is ok: you don’t need to be a Doctor. A Master can do all kinds of things and become the king of everything.   Here’s magic for beginners: things are always simple. It’s the mind of an … Continue reading Magic for Beginners – Paula Puolakka

October 31, 2021October 1, 2021 braveandrecklessblog

A Flower’s Worst Nightmare – Pallavi

Down, down, down into the darkness of the grave comes to life a flower’s worst nightmare bloomed majestic and hand-picked by the gardener as a semblance of exquisite beauty its heart desired to end up in a vase brighten up an alley, a room, or somewhere be fondly placed maybe even become a reason to mend a fight or … Continue reading A Flower’s Worst Nightmare – Pallavi

October 31, 2021October 1, 2021 braveandrecklessblog

Monstress – Donna Matthews

I was never kinder to the old man than during the whole week before I killed him. His voice is raspy and weak as he pulls me in close. “My darling girl. My beautiful, darling girl. Why?” Rebellious tears roll down my cheeks. I want to be strong and stoic but I’m not. The wooden … Continue reading Monstress – Donna Matthews

October 31, 2021October 30, 2021 braveandrecklessblog

Tell Me, Mirror – Lynn White

Tell me, Mirror, which face do you see? Is it a pale face, fairer than fair, unsullied by sun, moist and unlined,  unblemished by wind. Glowing white, white as snow virginal, unbroken  by footprints. Or is the glowing skin wrinkling, the shining white greying. As time has passed has it picked up some dirt in … Continue reading Tell Me, Mirror – Lynn White

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