maleficent

Mrs. Lyle had a crooked nose
that hooked just so
as though she's been brewing
something for ages.
Something foul and sinister
like hate in all its stages.

Her matted curls can't fit a hat,
and try as she might,
her lips stayed tight
fastened in
a permanent scowl that lingered
like hate in all its stages.

Fairytale or not, it would be wise
to stay clear of Mrs. Lyle, be she disguised
as a homely lady, she is in fact maleficent,
the Grimm stepmother
whose poison cooked is sure to
wreak hate in all its stages.

©2006 b.cisek

ma·lef·i·cent (-s&nt), adjective: working or productive of harm or evil
definition taken from merriam-webster online