A Witches Brew

It’s October and time to share my recipe…

    A Witches Brew

That time of year, to give a scare
To the children in the neighborhood
Tasty little critters, will get the jitters
When I’m cooking them over wood.

Cast iron pot, will be real hot
And ready for a delicious stew
It is a feast, to say the least
An all day simmered brew.

A tisket a tasket, a girl in a basket
And a little boy for some flavor
Throw them in and then begin
A delightful taste to savor.

A daffodil or Lily, a dash of powdered chili
A bit of seasoning for taste
One child’s coat, an ear from a goat
Leave nothing left for waste.

A splitter, a splatter, mix-up the batter
Don’t you want some pie?
A crust to make, then off to bake
Set the temperature on high.

Hands, toes and a tiny nose
Sure will make a tasty treat.
Pie and stew will take a few
Before they are ready to eat

Back to the yard, it won’t be hard
To scare the children some more
Collect them all, small and tall
There are recipes to explore. 

Safe in jars or behind bars
We keep a charming crew
What we eat, off the street
Is a delicious witches brew. 

Written by Catherine Mellen