The attic is always a place of secrets and mystery.

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She lay upon the attic floor
Closed her eyes
Shut the door

If her mother knew
A thrashing
There could be

This attic full of secrets
Her mother wanted
Kept secret

But the young girl knew
She dreamed them
Then sought them

An attic full
Trunks and things
Strange things

She snuck up there
This full moon night
And cleared the floor

She lay upon the attic floor
Within a circle
Painted in blood

The seven stars
Made seven points
Within the circle

Swirly swirly
Mystical smoke
Colors of all kinds

Came from many
Secret places within
And without the attic

She lay upon the attic floor
Breathing in the power
Breathing in secrets

A glow came from
Within her
Filling the attic

She lay upon the attic floor
Filled with grandma’s magic
The sorceress born again

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  • Darla Cooke on Jul 26, 2009

    Great poem! Attics do hold mysteries and secrets.

  • Tanya Wallace on Jul 26, 2009

    Your best yet Milton!I really enjoyed this.Very creative mysterious and luring poem.Fabulous work!!

  • lisa on Jul 29, 2009

    WOW! What an image!

  • Palestrya on May 11, 2011

    Choosing the attic for a poem is a great idea. Attics and basements always hold fascination for most people. Nice poem!

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