Classic Poem

Ev'n as Thessalian Witch, whose potent Spight
With Moon-collected Herbs, or Philtred Cup,
With Waxen Image, Earth-intomb'd by Night,
Hell-pleasing Pray'rs, or dead Men's Bones dug up,
Doth on her suff'ring Patient work those Ends
Her Malice dictates, or her Rage intends;