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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

Date: 6/12/2015 1:43:00 AM

Hey Cecilia, fantastic imaginative write you have created here. Loved it and congrats

Skat A

Date: 6/11/2015 4:11:00 PM

CECILIA, :-) Congratulations with your wonderful win! *SKAT*

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 6/11/2015 6:19:00 PM

Thank you Skat. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/11/2015 8:06:00 AM

You are quite the dancer! This is my favorite so far, congratulations.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 6/11/2015 6:20:00 PM

Thanks Rick. Hugs

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 6/10/2015 6:24:00 PM

seductive pen Cecilia teasing and tantalising congrats on 1st place hugs 7

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 6/11/2015 4:36:00 PM

Thank you Shadow for a #1 win in your contest. Hugs

Ralph Sergi

Date: 11/20/2013 1:48:00 PM

Greatly worded poem. Especially using Tangos and Waltzes as a metaphor for good and evil. Bravo!

Kelly Deschler

Date: 9/6/2013 4:29:00 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

Date: 8/6/2013 6:17:00 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

Date: 8/3/2013 7:02:00 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

Date: 8/2/2013 9:16:00 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

Date: 8/2/2013 8:01:00 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
Date: 8/2/2013 8:04:00 PM

Thanks Rick, that means a lot to me XO

Tim Ryerson

Date: 8/2/2013 5:51:00 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
Date: 8/2/2013 8:09:00 PM

You are most welcome Tim and thanks for reading my writes xo

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 8/2/2013 5:25:00 PM

How i wish I could write music to your verse. Splendid, Cecilia. Licia :-)

Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/29/2013 11:38:00 AM

Very well done. Liveliness, descriptive with great rhyme flow...:) Very enjoyable to read your work

Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/21/2013 10:56:00 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

Date: 7/20/2013 5:41:00 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

Date: 7/20/2013 9:52:00 AM

lol, love this witty write Congrats on your wins

Wilma Neels

Date: 7/19/2013 7:32:00 AM

Cecilia, I enjoyed this write of yours :) congratulations as well!! enjoy the weekend ahead!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/18/2013 7:54:00 AM

Very entertaining, a last minute winning entry, way to go and Congratulations.

Bukang Liwayway

Date: 7/18/2013 1:59:00 AM

very cute poem friend Cecilia...I think I"d prefer tango than waltz..(^_^) Congratulations on your win. Cheers!!

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/17/2013 6:45:00 PM

This is cute, Cecilia! I like it! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/17/2013 5:29:00 PM

Hi Cecilia, Congrats with your awesome win... luv~ LINDA

Tim Ryerson

Date: 7/17/2013 5:04:00 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

Date: 7/17/2013 4:52:00 PM

nicely written.

Skat A

Date: 7/17/2013 4:24:00 PM

Cecilia, Congratulations with your dancing poem in Giorgio V's contest. have yourself a nice one ~ SKAT ~