Black Witch

Poetry by Raymond Huffman, Jul 6, 2023.

  1. Raymond Huffman

    Raymond Huffman Well-Known Member

    Black Witch​
    In Mexico, the black witch moth
    is called mariposa de la muerte,
    the butterfly of death.

    Since Aztec times,
    it has been thought
    if the moth enters a home where someone is ill
    the person will pass.

    Whether you believe that or not, one thing is certain,
    that someone in this house will pass,
    it just may not be tonight.

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    [Photo by Raymond Huffman of a large black witch moth on the window screen outside his house on July 5, 2023]
     
    Last edited: Jul 6, 2023
    Raymond Huffman, Jul 6, 2023
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  2. HughLemma

    HughLemma Member

    Some things are inevitable. And the randomness of mortality is terrifying.
     
    HughLemma, Jul 10, 2023
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  3. Michael Ashley

    Michael Ashley Member

    As a superstitious person I would be reaching for my moth squisher quickly! Don't open the window! Moths are generally weird, furry insects are not right!

    mike
     
    Michael Ashley, Jul 10, 2023
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