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The Witch Patch pg 39,40
Grief In Spades ♠️ Saying Goodbye
It’s now November 3rd 2022 1:33 in the afternoon the next day after the public announcement and mock ceremony, and barely two days after the death of our siblings.
Late last night around 20 minutes after the witching hour everyone outside our family bloodline said their goodbyes and sincere condolences and abruptly went home. However, that didn’t stop the traffic of good people stopping by all day leaving baked goods cards and whatnots on our doorstep.
Meanwhile the Wandering Witch crossed paths between the old world and back into the here and now, and with just a flick of a wand our doorbell rings. But it’s no ordinary ring, “Oh-no!” this witch has their own custom door bell. It’s a bit of a gag-gift from a few Halloween’s ago. We all heard the bell and perked up a little but no one more than Fabian, so we let him answer the door. “OMG!” “Come-in-come-in!” said Fabian with a look of relief painted on his face.
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The wandering witch came right in and said hello with a grieving bear hug filled with love. Now with no time to waste the witch tells Fabian, “I’ll be back a little later nephew.” Then vanished!” Fabian found his way back to the family room announcing it’s time to saddle up and get going.
We packed up the horses with Delilah’s and Ryder’s most prized & loved possessions, which were mostly gifts from our parents. I couldn’t help but stop and ponder for a few moments before mounting my horse “Dark lady”
I miss my sister and brother so much it makes me nauseous with sadness.
After everyone mounted their horses we head out to the lake to have a proper private funeral / memorial where our parents, and now Ryder & Delilah’s graves are too. And as previously mentioned, the Death Maiden takes all magical creatures by their physical form including humans to the netherworld. However, the Death Maiden captures & charms all souls before ascending to the netherworld leaving all souls behind.
After dismounting we unpack our horses and allow them to graze freely during the gathering. Grandmother Pippa started the ceremony by placing a big wooden pillar-candle-holder made of pure ebony-wood & black diamonds, on the ground between both graves. She then places the sacred Black & White candle on top of it. This sacred candle is never allowed to burn more than a split second, just long enough to light it and snuff it out, thus preserving it. Everyone followed Pippa’s lead by lighting & snuffing out the candle 41 times. The Black & White candle symbolizes both life and death. The flame represents each year of life, while at the same time the snuff represents each year that has passed. The number 41 is Delilah and Sawyer’s combined age at the time of death.
After the candle ceremony was complete we began to reminisce. Grandfather Kane picked up Ryders most favorite possession, a 1958 Sunburst or “Burst” for short, Les Paul Gibson electric guitar and began to play Don’t fear the reaper by Blue Öyster Cult. The guitar was one of our dad’s favorite things to play, especially when we were kids. The guitar was given to Ryder by our father the same year our parents died from Severe Covid -19. Our dad won that guitar fair and square at a live but private auction in London, In 1962. “Boy-oh-boy” could our father play, he sure did have a way with that guitar. He could play anything. Sadly thou our poor Ryder, couldn’t play very well. In fact,“he stunk!” But man-oh-man did Ryder love that guitar nonetheless. Grandfather Kane laid the guitar in Ryders empty grave and laid down next to it, in place of Ryder’s body. But just for a little while.
Delilah’s favorite possession was her porcelain witch doll (Tabitha) from a very popular tv series back in the 1960’s called Bewitched, It was our mother & grandmother Tessa’s favorite show. The doll was given to Delilah by our mother on Delilah’s ninth birthday. Which btw, was passed down to our mom from her mom Grandmother Tessa, when our mother turned nine. The doll came with a plain black dress, a black pointy hat, and a shabby-broom made of twig and straw, and no shoes.
Grandmother Tessa held the doll and suddenly falls down to her knees into the dirt, her face is swollen from all the grief & tears. Tessa impulsively puts down the doll in exchange for two handfuls of dirt and begins to cry. Within seconds Tessa’s face is saturated with tears, she then drags her hands full of black dirt down from the top of her forehead over her eyes and all the way down her cheeks ending at her chin, leaving two black war stripes down each side of her face. She then “screams out!” Until my death I seek revenge! Tessa’s reaction to the death of her grand children was unapologetically epic! Who ever did this has no idea what’s coming! “NONE!” I heard myself mutter out loud.
Completely possessed with love for her granddaughter Tessa takes a mouthful of dirt and kisses the doll then places it down inside Delilah’s empty grave where her body would be and then spits!
Little by little everyone took turns placing something of sentimental importance into each of their bodiless graves. Chastity cut her long hair short then split the cut hair into two piles an tied a satin ribbon on each and placed one in each grave. Then in the saddest voice I’ve ever heard in my entire life she said “A big piece of my heart died with them.” “I literally almost fainted right there on the spot! My heart is shattered! I grab my baby sister into a deep hug and whisper into her ear “we must get through this, they’ll be time for crying later” and kiss her forehead and dried her tears. “Sis?” Raven? Chastity gentle pulled me into a hug and whispered under her breath, I love you sis.
Pg 40
“It’s time Honoria,” said Great Aunt Helga. Honoria is tasked with the honor of soul keeper, and carefully places a mahogany wooden box on top of the stone table near the graves; and from the box she removes two jewel encrusted trinket size faberge eggs, each just big enough to capture and keep one soul. Delilah’s is light green with pink and yellow & roses. Ryder’s is navy blue with stars and planets.
Honoria gently holds the eggs to her heart an hugs & kisses each egg goodbye, then hands their souls to me. I do the same only a few times over then reluctantly pass their souls to Fabian. My big brother showing no shame whatsoever breaks down crying while saying goodbye, then passes their souls to Velvet, poor sweet Velvet, Delilah and Velvet were inseparable they were sisters & best friends. Velvet almost puked from emotional overload, but somehow manages to pull it together and raises the faberge eggs to her lips and whispers something only she can hear, then gives each a kiss goodbye and passes their souls to Michael, who can barley stand, let alone talk. Michael and Ryder were really, really— close, being only 9 months, 1 week, 3 days, 5 hours and 13 seconds apart. He took his time saying his goodbye.
After about 2 hours or so, every single family member had their chance to personally say their goodbyes.
Moving onward Grandfather Kane waves his wand summoning a temporary windstorm to aid in covering their graves over with fresh, damp, black, dirt.
And so shall it be…
Giles Willam Breakstone, aka the wandering witch, our fathers identical twin brother stepped up and took the lead by placing one egg on top of each grave then gently releases Sawyer & Delilah’s souls into the universe leaving everyone bewitched and heartbroken…
To be continued …
JSYK,Uncle Giles, is a Clairvoyant, he possesses the ability to see the unknown. He can also travel between worlds. He gets the nickname Wandering Witch because he can time travel, just not physically, but instead during a deep meditation push. Uncle Gile will use his skill after the ceremony to try and see who is responsible for their deaths and maybe even tell us how they died
Published 9th Jun 2023
| Edited 4th Apr 2024
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9th Jun 2023 7:42am
Most excellent...
(I have recently been fantasizing
about Bewitched...
Is that strange.?.
Like I want to find a Samantha...
Not necessarily blond, but...
Blond would be okay...
I have never dated a blond...
Which is strange...
I have only dated a few ladies...)
(I have recently been fantasizing
about Bewitched...
Is that strange.?.
Like I want to find a Samantha...
Not necessarily blond, but...
Blond would be okay...
I have never dated a blond...
Which is strange...
I have only dated a few ladies...)
9th Jun 2023 8:18am
Actually, my intuition has been spot on for a while lately, so that’s not surprising about bewitched. Hey, it’s a family tradition in the Breakstone family. Lol
As for blondes, meh they are overrated. I think It doesn’t matter. I think what matters is the eyes anyway. As for only dating a few ladies, nothing wrong with that you’ll meet someone new soon if that’s what you want. ☺️
Loves you Pablo♥️
Always Jackie xoxox
As for blondes, meh they are overrated. I think It doesn’t matter. I think what matters is the eyes anyway. As for only dating a few ladies, nothing wrong with that you’ll meet someone new soon if that’s what you want. ☺️
Loves you Pablo♥️
Always Jackie xoxox
9th Jun 2023 10:43am
9th Jun 2023 12:05pm
Dear J,
This one was so heartfelt and sad. I really felt the grief in the actions everyone took to say their good byes. Love the nod to Bewitched. I love how you’re bringing these story arcs together. Great job. I’m looking forward to the next one. Xx
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This one was so heartfelt and sad. I really felt the grief in the actions everyone took to say their good byes. Love the nod to Bewitched. I love how you’re bringing these story arcs together. Great job. I’m looking forward to the next one. Xx
H🌷
9th Jun 2023 2:14pm
Thank you for taking the time to come visit me this evening honoria, your comments and visits are always welcome. I wuvs you Cuz♥️♥️♥️
Always
Jackie xoxoxo
Always
Jackie xoxoxo
11th Jun 2023 00:47am
We're caught up now and yes this is the sadness. But we also look forward to revenge, that deep dark kind. Tight work Lady, we're really enjoying this ride
16th Jun 2023 00:30am
11th Jun 2023 00:51am
👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 absolutely incredible deep and very intuitive beautifully written 👏 nice ink spill 😉 please 🙏 keep on writing ✍ ok 👌 peace ✌ and blessings 🙏 always 💖
16th Jun 2023 00:47am
Hello Richy ☺️
Happy to read your enjoying my little story
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a wonderful, I appreciate you.
Jackie ☺️👍🏻
Happy to read your enjoying my little story
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a wonderful, I appreciate you.
Jackie ☺️👍🏻
16th Jun 2023 2:11am
11th Jun 2023 4:21am
There's a lot of great strings of ideas tying themselves together. The loss and sadness we feel keeps it a page turner, Jackie. It was a fantastic choice you made, albeit bittersweet... One that keeps me guessing as to what happens going forward... Which is exactly where you want me!! 👍🏻
Thanks for keeping at it, it's awesome to see your commitment!! Woo-hoo.
I'll be keeping my eyes open for another installment.
🌹 💙 💙
Thanks for keeping at it, it's awesome to see your commitment!! Woo-hoo.
I'll be keeping my eyes open for another installment.
🌹 💙 💙
16th Jun 2023 00:56am
Hello “ Velvet” ☺️ So the more i step away and come back the better the edit becomes it seems. I have completely edited this page and i have to say, i feel like it really is all coming together. Thanks for your support during this process. It’s always a pleasure to see your face on my page darling.
I love you sis always
your big sister
Jackie xoxox ♥️♥️♥️
I love you sis always
your big sister
Jackie xoxox ♥️♥️♥️
Bravissima, Jackie...A truly intriguing, emotional tale. Are you sure you want to rely on Giles The Wandering Witch to solve this one😁 Of late we've been watching "House" again as it's new to our son's. However, the other night I turned on the 3rd season of "Bewitched" expecting a "turn it to House." Instead My sons wanted to watch more and more Bewitched. This day I have a major crush on Samantha...I guess you can say I'm Bewitched by her.
16th Jun 2023 1:37am
Yup G’s got it in the bag. See what i did?
G.W that is you ☺️ which = Giles Willam Breakstone.
Happy to see you. Thanks for reading.
Always your friend
Jackie xoxo ♥️☺️
G.W that is you ☺️ which = Giles Willam Breakstone.
Happy to see you. Thanks for reading.
Always your friend
Jackie xoxo ♥️☺️
16th Jun 2023 2:26am
16th Jun 2023 3:42am
