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Her Inquisition
By Enigma Rose (crowfly)
She didn't hold up to their fear and scrutiny
Torquemada flinging condemnation
The verdict rendered, written in blood
So this radiant defendant dragged by her hair
To the stake prepared on the street
The mob chanting their outrage
This martyr smiles with some sacred secret
At long last bathes in fire
Then EXPLODES!
The blast blowing away the crowd
Frying Torquemada, his remains extra crispy
And night's dark angel rises
Shining with vindication and delight
And whispering "Judge not..."
She didn't hold up to their fear and scrutiny
Torquemada flinging condemnation
The verdict rendered, written in blood
So this radiant defendant dragged by her hair
To the stake prepared on the street
The mob chanting their outrage
This martyr smiles with some sacred secret
At long last bathes in fire
Then EXPLODES!
The blast blowing away the crowd
Frying Torquemada, his remains extra crispy
And night's dark angel rises
Shining with vindication and delight
And whispering "Judge not..."
Published 1st Jan 2015
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1st Jan 2015 4:14pm
Wow Crow......very thought provoking write.....I need to read this a few times......enjoyed.....xo :)
1st Jan 2015 4:17pm
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Anonymous
1st Jan 2015 5:07pm
I like when I don't get a reference or word. I had to look up Torquemada.
now...this is educational and lovely and fierce and quite honestly...empowering. good write. very good indeed!
now...this is educational and lovely and fierce and quite honestly...empowering. good write. very good indeed!
1st Jan 2015 5:10pm
I Google references all the time. It's worth it and, yes, it's educational. I just wish I had the kind of encyclopedia mind that could catch them right off the bat. Thank you, Minerva.
1st Jan 2015 5:10pm
The atrocities they committed in the name of God. :) good write, Crowfly. I also hope you will join in my competitions again.
1st Jan 2015 5:56pm
Anonymous
1st Jan 2015 8:52pm
Sir Crow,
A stunning mysterious write...will make an exceptional story one day..
Happy new Year my friend.
Lady Muse
A stunning mysterious write...will make an exceptional story one day..
Happy new Year my friend.
Lady Muse
1st Jan 2015 10:59pm
Thank you, Lady Muse. This is actually inspired by a French horror film called "The Black Forest," which is almost impossible to find, and my memory of it is vague. I'm not even sure that's really how it ends. It's too bad that history can't be re-written, so that the Spanish Inquisition was made short work of by a heroine. Unfortunately that's just retroactive wishful thinking and a fairy (or witch) tale.
1st Jan 2015 10:42pm
Sir Crow a very dark tale of what once was and in some places is still today.. great write with love Crim
1st Jan 2015 11:02pm
Yes, I'm trying to put history and horror in a fanciful setting and manipulate the outcome, producing my idea of a happy ending. Thank you, Lady Crim.
2nd Jan 2015 00:20am
OMG! I was not expecting this!
This is fantastic, jeeezez Crow, you sure can tell a story!!! loving the choice of adjectives just the right amount of everything write on!
Listed btw :)
This is fantastic, jeeezez Crow, you sure can tell a story!!! loving the choice of adjectives just the right amount of everything write on!
Listed btw :)
2nd Jan 2015 2:42am
2nd Jan 2015 3:13am
it's an exciting tale of vengeance. stark atmosphere as the angel rises from the redeeming flames...
2nd Jan 2015 2:45am
Thanks, John. Their little bonfire backfired, and justice was hopefully served.
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2nd Jan 2015 1:47am
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2nd Jan 2015 2:47am
Thanks, Gabriel. I almost didn't use that "extra crispy" detail. But, what the hell, a little contemporary black comedy...
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2nd Jan 2015 8:36am
interesting fact... the spanish inquisition were legally obligated to give you thirty days notice to prepare your case... so you expected them to pitch up at your door :)
a very captivating write crowfly
a very captivating write crowfly
2nd Jan 2015 4:46pm
Thanks, I wasn't aware of this formality. I just wish justice was ethically served.
2nd Jan 2015 10:50am
Righteousness backfired, obliterated in black powder(?)
People with nothing left to lose are the most dangerous.
Great Poem Crowfly.
People with nothing left to lose are the most dangerous.
Great Poem Crowfly.
2nd Jan 2015 4:48pm
Thanks, Frank. The lady didn't need the black powder. She contained all the truth she needed.
3rd Jan 2015 4:00pm
Sexy dark carnival images pop when you set the stage man! Thanks for writing this, crowfly!
