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Faery Folk - XI - La Befana (The Good Witch)
by Gregory Christiano (Age: 61)
copyright 12-03-2003


Age Rating: 7 to 127

 
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It is January 5, the eve of the Epiphany;
There above the rooftops,the
Old Crone of winter comes -
Hooked nose and chin, wart -
With hair and leathery skin.
On broomstick, riding the
moon-lit night sky -
La Befana soars with bags of
candies and toys.
She lives in a hut outside of Bethlehem -
Her mission -
Follow the bright star to a glorious vision -
A vision of a babe - to gather gifts
and hurry after men!
With kindness she goes from house to house.
She leaves her gifts and searches for
the Christ Child.
Leave her sausages and broccoli and a
glass of wine,
"Ecco La Befana!" is the cry.
"Here's La Befana," the children shout.
The good are left with toys, the bad
only coal!
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09-04-2004 Riley M.    

sorry i don't know as much about it as Mary -BrytEyz- Ball does, but it seems a really interesting poem anyway

great write!
-Riley
08-11-2004 Mary -BrytEyz- Ball    

Heh, in my research of the history of Christmas, I learned much that prepared me to thoroughly enjoy your work. :-)
12-21-2003 Stefanie Mendoza    

Very original poem! Good job!!
12-12-2003 Janet Owenby    

Excellent as always Gregory sure you weren't describing me in this poem lol. Seriously a another great poem in your series.
12-09-2003 Paul Kangas    

perfect, my rate
12-04-2003 Regina S.    

Hey, isn't la befana the italian version of santa clause? You'd think little kids would be more afraid of a witch! ^-^ lol Great write!
12-03-2003 Keely Daly    

This is just wonderful, so creative with much imagery. Very well written, loved it!
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