Witches

“Trick or treat!”

“Oooooooh what a beautiful little princess! Are you brave like the girl in the movie?”

“Yes, Princess Merida!” She paused to examine me. “Where’s your costume?”
“I’m wearing it!” I responded cheerfully.
“But what are you?” she eyed me inquiringly.
“I’m a witch!” I said, playfully swishing my ankle-length skirt and raising my arms to show off my purple wool knit sweater. 
“But where’s your hat? And your wart? How come you’re not ugly?”

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