Cecilia Macfarlane Poet Quatrain

Dancing With the Devil

Dancing with the devil
Like I never danced before
Doing the fiery tango
On a fire flaming floor

In the crook of his arm
Our hips pressed together
Curving me round and round
Like I'm a weightless feather

Our feet move to Milonga
While forsaken souls watch
White cheek pressed to red cheek
His breath smells of age old scotch

My foot darts between his shoes
A fancy leg twist around his calf
Capturing the heat and passion
While trying not to hysterically laugh

If I can dance to perfection
Ironically I'll get to leave
Angels give me strength 
And let my soul win reprieve

For I was meant to dance
In paradise on a white cloud
Sent to hell for dancing the tango
In Heaven only waltzes are allowed

7/11/2013

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Mark Trichet June 12, 2015 at 1:43 AM Hey Cecilia, fantastic imaginative write you have created here. Loved it and congrats

Skat A June 11, 2015 at 4:11 PM CECILIA, :-) Congratulations with your wonderful win! *SKAT* Cecilia Macfarlane June 11, 2015 at 6:19 PM Thank you Skat. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux June 11, 2015 at 8:06 AM You are quite the dancer! This is my favorite so far, congratulations. Cecilia Macfarlane June 11, 2015 at 6:20 PM Thanks Rick. Hugs

Shadow Hamilton June 10, 2015 at 6:24 PM seductive pen Cecilia teasing and tantalising congrats on 1st place hugs 7 Cecilia Macfarlane June 11, 2015 at 4:36 PM Thank you Shadow for a #1 win in your contest. Hugs

Ralph Sergi November 20, 2013 at 1:48 PM Greatly worded poem. Especially using Tangos and Waltzes as a metaphor for good and evil. Bravo!

Kelly Deschler September 6, 2013 at 4:29 PM Sounds like fun!...I really liked the flow of your words in this unique poem. And, your rhymes were nice, too. I enjoyed reading it. Very nicely done!....You might enjoy my poem titled, "Forbidden Love"....Thank you for the sweet comments on my poem, "Serenity". It means so much to me! Glad you liked it! Hugs to you!

Duke Beaufort August 6, 2013 at 6:17 PM Thanks for the comment. I just baked an apricot fruit pie. Never did that before. We'll see how it comes out. Hopefully the filling will not be too soggy or too dry. Pies are like fine wines. All different depending on many factors.

Duke Beaufort August 3, 2013 at 7:02 PM I came back and read this again because of your comment. You must have inspired me to write. It is something I had been thinking about for a long time. You sound like you are very wise. Would any latin dancing at all be allowed in heaven? I don't know. I think it depends on who you talk to.

Lucilla Carrillo August 2, 2013 at 9:16 PM You get a 7 on this one. A very good poem, but I don't think I'd like to dance with the devil. Thanks for sharing...... Lucilla

Richard Lamoureux August 2, 2013 at 8:01 PM Hi Cecilia, so nice to have a visit from you. I am happy for you, that is a big step on your own. This is an exciting time in your life. I pray for God to bless your new home. Hugs Rick Cecilia Macfarlane August 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM Thanks Rick, that means a lot to me XO

Tim Ryerson August 2, 2013 at 5:51 PM Just had to revisit this beauty, Cecilia...I have read quite a few of your poems and in my humble opinion, this may be your best yet, and thanks for friending me on FB! - Tim Cecilia Macfarlane August 2, 2013 at 8:09 PM You are most welcome Tim and thanks for reading my writes xo

Delysia Hendricks August 2, 2013 at 5:25 PM How i wish I could write music to your verse. Splendid, Cecilia. Licia :-)

Karen Anglesey July 29, 2013 at 11:38 AM Very well done. Liveliness, descriptive with great rhyme flow...:) Very enjoyable to read your work

Duke Beaufort July 21, 2013 at 10:56 AM This is really cute. The waltz is an amazing dance. My former dance teacher used to say, "The waltz teaches you how to dance." Dancing is a very sexy activity, and no doubt you have captured that sentiment. I often felt that if I danced with someone, it revealed what their personality was like. Alcohol and dancing tell a lot about a person. Shall I call you Ginger?

Richard Lamoureux July 20, 2013 at 5:41 PM Please, please enter my Girl Rising contest. I would love for you to add your voice. I think you would do great with this topic.

Jack Horne July 20, 2013 at 9:52 AM lol, love this witty write Congrats on your wins

Wilma Neels July 19, 2013 at 7:32 AM Cecilia, I enjoyed this write of yours :) congratulations as well!! enjoy the weekend ahead!

Richard Lamoureux July 18, 2013 at 7:54 AM Very entertaining, a last minute winning entry, way to go and Congratulations.

Bukang Liwayway July 18, 2013 at 1:59 AM very cute poem friend Cecilia...I think I"d prefer tango than waltz..(^_^) Congratulations on your win. Cheers!!

Kim Merryman July 17, 2013 at 6:45 PM This is cute, Cecilia! I like it! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Poet Destroyer A July 17, 2013 at 5:29 PM Hi Cecilia, Congrats with your awesome win... luv~ LINDA

Tim Ryerson July 17, 2013 at 5:04 PM Cecilia my friend...I am SO glad to see you on the winner's list in this contest!...This is a great fantasy poem...Giving the devil his due huh?...Love the building passion and frenzy of the first part, ending with a surprising and elegant last verse...Good stuff! - Tim

John Loving Iii July 17, 2013 at 4:52 PM nicely written.

Skat A July 17, 2013 at 4:24 PM Cecilia, Congratulations with your dancing poem in Giorgio V's contest. have yourself a nice one ~ SKAT ~

Sara Kendrick July 16, 2013 at 4:11 PM Cute one..Got a chuckle..Thanks for the visit..Sara

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