Tuesday, February 2, 2021

The Musings of a Wicked Step-Mother


Such awful bad luck!
Disaster has struck
and ruined my plan.
I could hit someone.

I'd walked by the chapel
and picked a red apple,
the poison I made
without any aid.

I left it on the table
until I was able
to give it to that bitty
who thinks she's so pretty.

Being busy with my plot
I may have forgot
that now is prime
apple-picking time.

Bench, basket or chair,
there are apples everywhere. 
On the table there are nine -
but which one is mine?


Featured: An embroidered
castle where everything is possible.

58 comments:

  1. You set the scene so well ! Ha! Ha! Love the verse!! Stepmother didn't calculate that very well! Beautiful embroidery! keep well Amanda x

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  2. Well, that serves her right, trying to poison people with apples! I love that fairytale castle!
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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  3. "that bitty who thinks she's so pretty"

    my favorite rhyme!

    The castle where anything is possible is wonderful. Destined for a pillow? Wall hanging?

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  4. Love the embroidered castle, and such a fun poem.

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  5. "Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive".....or indeed plan the demise of a "a pretty bitty". =)The funnest of rhymes, Amalia, and as for the castle, why I wouldn't mind hanging out in it myself.

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  6. Oh, I love that! I just watched the movie Ever After...I love it and watch it over and over. Hugs!

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  7. Excellent poem and I love the castle embroidery. xx

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  8. Beautifully done, both the embroidery and words.
    Happy February Wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  9. A new twist on an old tale - so much fun! Lovely embroidery.

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  10. That bitty who things she's so pretty - masterful! And the last two lines made me laugh! Love you share your creativity with All Seasons, Amalia, and I always get a kick out of your poems and embroidery/crochet:) Have a fuu week, Jesh

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  11. Love it and love that the wicked stepmother does not know which apple she poisoned lol! Cute and fun. Have a great week. xoxo

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  12. I love that castle! And the poem :)

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  13. beautiful embroidery and lovly poem <3

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  14. Too too cute! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  15. Oh my, the plot is thickening.. tell us more, who eats the poisoned apple.

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  16. Both the castle and poem are enchanting!

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  17. Just love these words, beautifully written. Keep safe, Diane

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  18. Beautiful embroidery Amalia and a lovely clever scene.

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  19. The embroidered castle is sweet, Amalia, and I love those figurines of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. One of my favorite Disney shows. I watched it with Mia many times, and with my kids growing up. : )

    I hope you have good February days, my friend.

    ~Sheri

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  20. I guess she shouldn't have tried to poison someone, now she could do herself in.
    Love your castle, perfect for your snow white and the dwarfs :)

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  21. Amalia, you are amazing and creative! I love your spirit. You always bring a smile.

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  22. Loved your poem and your vignette. I would love to find a set of Snow White and dwarves--that has ALL of the dwarves!

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  23. Your finely stitched castle
    and cautionary tale
    show without fail
    an evil plot
    is best forgot!

    ❤️🤗

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  24. Love your take on the fairytale! Brilliant! Gorgeous embroidery.

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  25. Hello,

    Love the embroidered castle and your cute poem!
    Take care, have a great day!

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  26. Oh so pretty! I'd like to spend some time at that sweet castle. Any vacancies? I'll bring my own lunch! ;) xo

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  27. Oh, that wicked Queen! Such a cute poem and embroidery castle and the little figurines are so sweet! Sending hugs xo K

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  28. What a lovely picture with your embroidered castle! That story is so funny!! You are talented, Amalia<3

    akiko
    www.akikohiramatsu.com

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  29. A lovely castle indeed! Always love your stories........Happy weekend.

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  30. That's such a fun poem and lovely photo. I really like your embroidered castle.

    Thank you for being a part of 'My Corner of the World' this week!

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  31. ...yes, everything is possible.

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  32. Such a hoot! Who knew you could write a tale of such a nefarious woman! I love it.

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  33. well there is a plot. Love your words as always. Jo x

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  34. I was always Snow White with my dark hair and pale complexion. I got a kick out of your twist on this tale :)

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  35. Love this, Amalia - the embroidered castle, the poem, Snow White, the seven dwarves. Take care choosing your apple!

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  36. Amalia my friend you never cease to amaze me! So talented with the needle and thread PLUS what a wordsmith you are! Adorable castle and the perfect guests:) Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen

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  37. The embroidered castle is the prefect setting for your poem.

    Hugs diane

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  38. Very nice poem. Lol! I hope the stepmother will eat the poison apple by mistake.

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  39. Beautiful embroidery and perfect rhyme, Amalia. You are so talented!

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  40. The poisoned apple plot twist made me smile.

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  41. Loved this!! Really entertaining!!
    Thanks so much for your visit!!
    Hugs
    Debbie

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  42. I love your twist on the plot, Amalia! Such a cute set of Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs and lovely embroidered castle!

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  43. loved thoroughly this embroidered castle Amalia :)

    i am amazed with your magical adventures of imagination :)

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  44. Here's to that life where everything is possible!
    Wren x

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  45. Snow White will be safe in that magic castle ... and the seven dwarves can go back to work ))).

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  46. This is a beautiful reconstruction of a fairy tale scene! You have brilliant ideas and you are very creative!
    Greetings

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  47. ah so cute and funny. gotta love a poisonous red apple!

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