three witches

three
witches
around a pot
boiling,
stirring
with long
wooden spoons.
laughing
with green
teeth.
they chant
a spell
or two
together,
putting a curse
on someone,
then taste
the brew
they boil.
looking at one
another
each nods,
than one says,
more salt?
just a little
the other
says, while
the third
one sets the
table. putting
out some
bread and
butter.