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Falling For the Beast

Playing cat and mouse were Beauty and the Beast
Right up to the moment the harvest moon ceased

To shine, that is, autumn winds ushered dark clouds
Even amber leaves were cloaked by misty shrouds

Alone on the terrace, Beast’s hand reached to her
Unfamiliar feelings in Beauty did stir

The masquerade party on All Hallows Eve
Beauty caught in his web, seeking no reprieve

Clouds now cast aside, moonbeams danced in the skies
Pulling his mask, Beauty unveiled Beast’s disguise

Seeing sensual eyes, her pulse rate increased
Conquered by longing for a man she’d called Beast



By Carolyn Devonshire for Michael’s “Falling in Love in the Fall contest
September 24, 2011

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 10/8/2011 8:18:00 PM
Congratulations on a deserving win, Carolyn! Beautiful, dreamy Rhyme. I can't get enough of this weather. Have a lovely weekend! Love, Annalise
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Date: 10/7/2011 4:36:00 PM
For a lady who doesnt have fall weather anymore you sure have written a piece that screams fall.... Beautiful write and many congrats to you...love Michael
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Date: 10/7/2011 4:35:00 PM
Congrats to you Carolyn on this wonderful 3rd.place win.~LOL~Teresa
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Date: 10/7/2011 1:01:00 PM
Such a pleasant twist and a great wrap up ending too! Congrad's Light & Love
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Date: 10/7/2011 7:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Michael's "Falling in Love in the Fall" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/7/2011 6:31:00 AM
congrats on your win in the contest carolyn, enjoyed reading this one, what an original take on the theme :-)
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Date: 10/6/2011 6:40:00 PM
emotions they flutter, and lessons are learned, beware of the eyes of the beast, charmed by the snake, bird hesitates, so hypnotised, now it cant speak. so it's now up the creek:(
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Date: 10/6/2011 5:53:00 PM
Great to see the win here Carolyn, as you can see i found it..!
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Date: 10/6/2011 3:39:00 PM
congrats on your win.. with this awesome entry. free spirit
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Date: 10/6/2011 1:14:00 PM
You always come up with something original...congrats to my LNC on another big win. BG
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Date: 10/6/2011 12:05:00 AM
Very nice poem, I enjoyed it, funny but Beauty and the Beast is my favourite disney story. Well done. I'd also like to thank you so much for all your kind words to me, you are such a motivating person, and so kind. Take care Lee
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Date: 9/24/2011 8:37:00 PM
Once again carolyn, I'm happy I read your poems...that was intrigueing :)
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Date: 9/24/2011 8:32:00 PM
Hi Carolyn. Great tale with that touch of mystery you portray so well. Luv Elizabeth
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Date: 9/24/2011 4:47:00 PM
Oh! and best wishes for the contest..
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Date: 9/24/2011 4:45:00 PM
Quite a good write Carolyn, much is displayed in this brief piece..
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Date: 9/24/2011 3:58:00 PM
wow! Quite a mesmerizing story! good luck Carolyn...love,Deb
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Date: 9/24/2011 2:09:00 PM
Sweet and sensitive piece, my friend. And many congrats to you, of course : )
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Date: 9/24/2011 2:06:00 PM
Beautiful poem Carolyn....love it.Best wishes.
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Date: 9/24/2011 2:02:00 PM
"This is terrific," said a beast.
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