He woke
and saw my candles lit
and just because
I am "the witch"
he laughed a nervous
twittersnitch
and asked me
"Why would you have church?"

"I'm just praying" I seemed to hiss.
"Tonight I feel the needs of men."
And brusk he blew out all the flame
and said, "Tell them I said 'Amen.'"

"Candles can be lit again."
I warned him as he left the room.
"Who knows?" I laughed in dark to self,
"I could have prayed for you."