eight days – witch ball
When I was visiting my family in Ontario, my eye was constantly drawn to a window where plants were growing. Suspended above them in the window’s light was a ‘witch ball’. The ‘witch ball’ is a hand-blown glass ball with glass threads in the internal space.
The ‘witch ball’ was used in 18th century England to ward off evil spirits. In its modern form, these balls are used for decoration. When the light traverses the glass and enclosed area of the ball, it creates patterns of light and shadow, beautiful and mysterious.
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witch ball
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topsy-thwarted, turn
and tangle, strands
of glass and atmosphere
in innerscape of melted
ash and sand dendritic
paths a maze and morph
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light and shadow
confused
congealed
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© Jane Tims 2012
nichepoetryandprose 
Love the imagery here.
Great work here.
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skyraftwanderer
January 29, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Hi. Thanks for your comment! Jane
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jane tims
January 30, 2012 at 6:50 am
My witches ball is one of the treasured items in my home. Perhaps you’ve given me some inspiration with your drawing. Very nice.
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Wallace Studios
January 28, 2012 at 8:42 am
Hi. I’m glad you liked my drawing! Thanks, jane
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jane tims
January 28, 2012 at 10:08 am
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a witch ball before Jane! Lovely poem, too; I can just picture it being made in my minds eye. 🙂
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Eve Redwater
January 28, 2012 at 7:37 am
Hi Eve. They are beautiful, cousin to glass floats and garden gazing balls. Jane
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jane tims
January 28, 2012 at 10:07 am