I THINK IT WAS JUST WOMEN

It must have been a terrifying sight to behold,

a group of witches gathered by firelight,

chanting, conjuring spirits, creating spells…

No wonder some were afraid.

But I think it was just women.

Being women.

Coming together, as they very much must,

to support one another,

to share their battles and pull each other

through the flames

they faced daily.

Sharing remedies, medicines

and ways to heal.

And believing they were so much more than told,

than allowed.

It is little wonder that the power of this union would appear like magic, to the unknowing eye.

But I think it was just women.

Doing what we do,

every day.

Donna Ashworth

(daily ex, morning yoga and stretching, pm jog tm 3.2 mi)