Witch-Burning

A dark, lyrical tale unfolds in a small village where fear and superstition converge on a single, ominous afternoon. The story invites listeners into Bingham Square, where an accused woman is bound to a stake, her fate sealed by the angry crowd that watches the flames rise in a strange, green hue. Through vivid, haunting imagery the narrative captures the clash between the villagers’ grim resolve and the restless spirit of the condemned, whose whispered curses linger even as ash begins to fall.

The poem’s rhythm carries the weight of collective guilt, echoing the terrified eyes of the young maid and the cold determination of those who condemn her. As rain begins to patter over the smoldering pyre, the lingering scent of burnt incense hints at a lingering presence that refuses to be erased. Listeners will feel the lingering tension between dread and a faint, resilient defiance that lingers long after the fire dims.