I see the disappointed faces
As they stare at me
And hear insulting comments from
The mean panel of three
Sharon Osbourne, Madonna and
On the right Taylor Swift
The judging panel of You Think
You Want to Be A Witch?
So I stand there with Stevie Nicks
Our diaphanous host
Sharon starts with comments that
For sure hurt me the most
“I thought your brew was rather thin
It lacked the bitter roots
And I think that you forgot
To add in eye of newt
It made your victim’s skin scaly but
That is all that you managed
And your broom flying is at best
Directionally challenged
You spent your time watching You tube
In your crystal ball
I’m afraid this witch crafting
Just isn’t you at all.”
Stevie reminds my fans to vote
If they find that untrue
And then turns to Madonna and
Says, “Madge let’s hear from you.”
“At first glance I thought you were
Some great enchanted mystic
But now I think it’s just cause you
Were wearing that black lipstick
My mind is changed I think you prob’ly
Should just stick to pink
And your dance of conjuring
Is really out of sync
I sure don’t think your cackling
Did even cause a scare
I’m afraid that as a witch
You haven’t, like, a prayer.”
And so with that said, things are turned
Back to our rockin’ host
Who reminds the viewers just
How much I need their votes
Which somehow fails to make my spirits
Even start to lift
As Stevie says “Now it’s your turn
What do you think Ms. Swift?”
But Taylor looks up with smile
Plastered on her face
Her eyes somehow expressionless
She says “I think it’s great!”
So Stevie says “Marissa it’s sure
Looking pretty bleak
What do you have to say to this?
It’s your turn now to speak.”
I say “Thanks for your criticisms
Plainly I can see
That perhaps the witchy life
Just isn’t quite for me
My potions didn’t do the trick
My broom and hat askew
But despite my deficiencies
There’s one thing I can do.”
And then a lightening burst came through
And then the clearing fog
Where once the panel of three sat
Now there were just three frogs.
With endless thanks to Annabelle Troy at Jane Eyre Gets Real for the inspiration.
With those tags you’ll probably get a lot of action. I enjoyed this one, well done.
Thank you! Well, I’m hoping so!
So creative! The way you told the story was very bewitching…I also commend your usage of diaphanous :). You’re definitely a sorceress
Yes, well, what better adjective can be used to describe Stevie Nicks, especially if she were to host a witch’s reality show. Glad you liked this one.
I’m glad you turned them into frogs. Ha ha!
Yes, well, they did kind of deserve it!
You never fail to delight! Now this is a reality show I wouldn’t mind watching if the contestants get to fire back at the judges 😉
I’m working on my pitch!
Hehehehehehe You are at it again! And it aint even Halloween yet! Really good, Marissa. They deserved to be turned into frogs. LOVED this … you really made me laugh! Thank you! Love, Amy ❤
Ii would really like to see a lot of these reality show judges turned into frogs sometimes!! I suppose this one would provide such a premise.
I’ve only seen a few reality shows, Marissa, but the ones I have seen, for the most part I was not too impressed with the judges. I mean, REALLY?????
Yes, sometimes I think they are thinking more about the celebrity of the judges than who is actually giving worthwhile commentary.
Sad but true. How fame goes to some peep’s heads. *sigh* Lesson for all of us in case one of us or some of us get “famous” one day. LOL I consider myself famous with all who come to Petals to view my work. And yes I am walking humble. ❤
Social media can make all of us famous for 15 minutes and sometimes more. I see a lot of people getting carried away by it.
Yep, me too. Not only the media either. Peeps with initiials after their name too … not all. I seem to run smack into those that have the chip and attitude. Yet me luck is changing thank goodness! 🙂
I loved the idea of the three frogs. In fact the whole idea is great and got my mind abuzzin and no mistake 🙂
Can’t wait to see what you make out of it Peter!
You definitely have my vote. I bet a lot of contestants would love to have the power of turning the judges into frogs.
I have no doubt April!
This is wonderful and I love when those meany judges get their comeuppance. Also, I use to have a huge crush on Stevie Nicks.:)
Well I’m sure if it was anything but witchery, Simon Cowell might be the first in line. And as for Stevie Nicks, here she is the subject of many a men’s dreams.
Simon is on everyone’s list to get the eye of newt spell. Stevie Nicks has a lot of guys under a spell.
For sure on both counts!
Thank you!
That’s great! What a tough panel, but they got a surprise. I love it, great Halloween fun with an all star cast!
I was thinking of posting closer to Halloween, but I thought it was so fun…I just couldn’t wait. Oh well, if the 99 cent store can pull out it’s decorations the day after Labor Day, then I guess I can publish this!!
Yep, Marissa!!! Only three frogs. They should have been nicer to witch Marissa! Love it!!!
You said it!
Yeah! High Five from witch to witch… lol
Brilliant. I don’t know the programme and I have no idea who the Swift woman is but I do remember Fleetwood Mac. Sounds like a fun talent contest. Wizard in fact. Or do I mean it is a load of old warlocks?
You are very fortunate not to know who Taylor Swift is. In fact, I have a whole new level of respect! Yes, Wizards, witches, warlocks, whatever floats your boat!
“You haven’t, like, a prayer.”
You know what, Shelly Silverstein? You’re brilliant! Publish a book, publish a book, publish a BOOK!
I was waiting for someone to pick up on my little pun. Leave it to you Kim! You flatter me!
You certainly “showed” them! Marissa, since we have had Survivor out on an island and the Big Brother show in a condo living situation we could have a really old “haunted house” setting.
You know who I was wishing you had as a guest host who would certainly deserve to be turned into a toad? (Hint: “You’re fired!”)
Oh yeah, that’s a good one! That would be poem worthy all unto itself…except I hate to get too political. The haunted house setting is a great idea.
And I bet the votes came pouring in!!!!!!!!!!!! Mine did!!!!!!
Oh yes, I’ll have to add on a last stanza to include how I ended up totally winning the show. Good one Colleen!
Very clever and engaging. Outstanding!
Thanks Mike! Glad you enjoyed.
Cool! Quite welcome.
Sharon Osborne, Madonna, Taylor Swift and Madonna on one stage. Now that would be something. My only concern would be. How are you going to keep Sharon Osborne from eating Taylor Swift alive?
Yes, I imagine she would just see her as a great big turkey leg in more ways than one! Fortunately, this is fiction.
I don’t watch that much tv, so I am surprised this was fiction. I thought it really happened.
Yes, well, it did but I changed the names to protect the innocent.
I only change the names to protect the guilty. That is why I never use your name.
Makes sense to me!
yeah, frogs sounds good…now send them to amazon 😀
If only I had such powers…
catch some toads, name them after all of them…and we could pretend of magic :))
Sounds good to me.
Of course my missus has her own broomstick….not just for a full moon I might add!
I have no doubt. I have seen her riding it around the market place. All the vendors are sure to put out their finest wares when her ill wind blows.
Crikey after several nights scoffing strong curry her ill wind blows something rotten!
Now, now Mike!
Oh yes, THIS! Spectacular as always.
This is definitely my favorite, though. I know nothing of witchy ways, but if I did – it’d be you I’d pick from the judge’s perch. Dark hair and bewitching eyes matched with your wicked word spells – I’ll pick you every time. This poem is getting printed and pinned to my bulletin board.
Thank you so much for reblogging and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Dark hair and bewitching eyes…us witches have to stick together…
😉
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If you haven’t read Marissa yet, you really must check her out. “Wicked Wonderful.” Her whimsical poetry makes me smile without hurting my head. Keeping with the theme of witches, check her out for something light and fun on a Supermoon Sunday.
Love this poem and thank you for the dedication! Great choice of judges, especially as Paula Abdul seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth.
Ah, Paula Abdul would have been a good one although I’ve no doubt we’ll see her tonight flying her broomstick over the supermoon.
wow, I will be looking for that!
Oh..this is easily one of your best posts Marissa. I loved qnd reliahed every line…especially words like directionally challenged and the cackling…
Oh yes, my kids liked the directionally challenged line too. I think they can relate since so often they get in the car with mommy and have no idea where they are going to end up!
I belong to that club top😉😉
I think I might be the president.
I think witches are born witches!! 🙂
(But anyway, I’ll try to find the picture that you posted because I couldn’t zoom in… And sometimes I think having that knowledge is very important 😀 )
Now why would that be? Ha, ha
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