There was an old witch who lived deep in the woods. She had long silver hair that reached down to her waist and a crooked nose that was the envy of all other witches. Despite her scary appearance, the old witch was kind-hearted and had a gentle soul. People from the nearby village were afraid of the old witch, assuming that she caused all the misfortunes that occurred in their lives. They believed that she cast spells to bring about illness and bad luck. But the truth was far from it.
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But the truth was far from it. Every day, the old witch would venture out of her small cottage to collect herbs and gather ingredients for her potions. She would spend hours meticulously combining different herbs and crafting unique concoctions.
There was an old witch
Chicken my chicken my creamy crow,
I went to the well to wash my toe,
When I got there the water was low,
What time is it, Old Witch, Old Witch?
What time is it Old Witch?
Old Witch, Old Witch, she lives in a ditch,
And combs her hair with a hickory switch.
She lives on nails and snails and flies
And if you go near she'll wobble her eyes,
Oh, she'll wobble her eyes, Oh, she'll wobble her eyes.
Chicken my chicken my creamy cran,
I went to the well to wash my hand,
When I got there the water was sand,
What time is it, Old Witch, Old Witch?
What time is it Old Witch?
Old Witch, Old Witch, she lives in a ditch,
And combs her hair with a hickory switch.
She's fat as a feather but tight in the middle
And when she talks she sounds like a fiddle.
Oh, she sound like a fiddle! Oh, she sound like a fiddle!
Chicken my chicken my creamy crase,
I went to the well to wash my face,
But, when I got there the water was lace,
What time is it, Old Witch, Old Witch?
What time is it Old Witch?
Old Witch, Old Witch, she lives in a ditch,
And combs her hair with a hickory switch.
She sleeps on a bed with straw and corn
And when she snores she sounds like a horn,
Oh, she sound like a horn! Oh, she sound like a horn!
Chicken my chicken my creamy cregs,
I went to the well to wash my legs,
And when I got there the water was dregs,
What time is it, Old Witch, Old Witch?
What time is it Old Witch?
Old Witch, Old Witch, she lives in a ditch,
And combs her hair with a hickory switch.
And as I said she's very fat
And when she walks she jumps like a cat,
Oh, she jumps like a cat! Oh, she jumps like a cat!
Artist: Burl Ives Title: Old Witch, Old Witch -------------------------------- Chicken my chicken my creamy crow, I went to the well to wash my toe, When I got there the water was low, What time is it, Old Witch, Old Witch? What time is it Old Witch? Old Witch, Old Witch, she lives in a ditch, And combs her hair with a hickory switch. She lives on nails and snails and flies And if you go near she'll wobble her eyes, Oh, she'll wobble her eyes, Oh, she'll wobble her eyes. Chicken my chicken my creamy cran, I went to the well to wash my hand, When I got there the water was sand, What time is it, Old Witch, Old Witch? What time is it Old Witch? Old Witch, Old Witch, she lives in a ditch, And combs her hair with a hickory switch. She's fat as a feather but tight in the middle And when she talks she sounds like a fiddle. Oh, she sound like a fiddle! Oh, she sound like a fiddle! Chicken my chicken my creamy crase, I went to the well to wash my face, But, when I got there the water was lace, What time is it, Old Witch, Old Witch? What time is it Old Witch? Old Witch, Old Witch, she lives in a ditch, And combs her hair with a hickory switch. She sleeps on a bed with straw and corn And when she snores she sounds like a horn, Oh, she sound like a horn! Oh, she sound like a horn! Chicken my chicken my creamy cregs, I went to the well to wash my legs, And when I got there the water was dregs, What time is it, Old Witch, Old Witch? What time is it Old Witch? Old Witch, Old Witch, she lives in a ditch, And combs her hair with a hickory switch. And as I said she's very fat And when she walks she jumps like a cat, Oh, she jumps like a cat! Oh, she jumps like a cat!
Each song includes the full text in the original language, with an English translation, and most include sheet music.
Her potions were not for causing harm, but rather for healing the sick and providing comfort to those in need. One day, a young girl named Lily fell seriously ill. Her parents had tried every medicine and visited every doctor in the village, but nothing seemed to help. Desperate, they decided to seek the help of the old witch. With trepidation, they approached the cottage of the old witch and explained Lily's condition. The old witch listened attentively and agreed to help. She prepared a special herbal potion that she believed would cure Lily's illness. The parents carried it home, filled with hope. True to the old witch's words, Lily began to show signs of improvement after drinking the potion. Her vitality returned, and her parents were overjoyed. Grateful for the old witch's help, they spread the news of her healing powers, unaware of the misconception surrounding her. Word spread quickly, and soon people from the village started visiting the old witch. They came seeking remedies for their various ailments and found solace in her healing potions. The old witch became a much-revered figure in the village, and people no longer feared her but rather respected her for her wisdom and kindness. The old witch continued her work tirelessly, brewing potions and healing people without expecting anything in return. She knew she was making a difference in people's lives, and that was all the reward she needed. In the end, the people learned that appearances can be deceptive. The old witch, who was initially misunderstood and judged, proved herself to be a source of goodness and healing. She taught the village a valuable lesson - not to judge others based on their looks but to see the true nature that lies within..
Reviews for "Shadow of the Old Witch: A Dark Presence"
1. Sarah - 2/5
I was really looking forward to reading "There was an old witch" as I am a big fan of spooky stories. However, I was quite disappointed with this book. The storyline was extremely predictable and lacked any real depth or excitement. The characters were also quite one-dimensional and I had a hard time connecting with them. Overall, I felt that the book fell flat and failed to deliver on its promise of being a captivating witch tale.
2. John - 1/5
"There was an old witch" was a complete waste of my time. The writing was dull and uninspiring, and I found myself struggling to stay engaged with the story. The plot was overly simplistic and offered no surprises or twists to keep me interested. The illustrations were also unimpressive and did nothing to enhance the overall reading experience. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for an exciting or memorable witch-themed read.
3. Emily - 2/5
I was hoping for a spooktacular Halloween read when I picked up "There was an old witch", but unfortunately, this book did not deliver. The story was repetitive, following the same pattern of the traditional children's rhyme, and became monotonous after a few pages. The illustrations were also lacking in creativity and failed to capture the essence of the witch theme. Overall, this book did not live up to my expectations and left me feeling underwhelmed.