Romantic Notions

In the faraway kingdom of my imagination; My land of make believe thrived on one Disney creation. Join me here; you’ll never spend a more enchanting ev’ning. Over there is Cendrillon. Step lightly. Hear her singing? Terrible Lady Tremaine rules missy with the sweet voice; Loving parents died apart leaving the maid with no choice. Stepsisters waste their lives here…bungling, fumbling Drisilla And big-toed Anastasia—so vile; so like their mamá. Royal orders bid damzels here to heed the regal ball; Prince Charming’s quest to find a wife would dawn after nightfall. Grandeur turned the ugly heads of two secretly scheming To wed the purple crowned prince who would one day be their king. “Sweep the halls and flight of stairs”, Cendrillon’s stepmother snaps. “Do the dishes, light the fire, bring us warm robes for our laps; Wash the windows, dust the chairs, do the laundry, knead the dough. Finish in time for the ball…find a gown and you can go.” In my fairy tale castle one couple waltzing caught my eye. “So this is love”, he was saying as they passed me by. He swept her off her feet and new happiness stirred me too; All I was wishing came true. The prince of my dreams is you. “And they lived happily ever after.” Caryl Ramsdale Copyright © 2011 All rights reserved. Rhyme Poetry Form August 04, 2011 Cendrillon (Cinderella: A Disney Character) unexpectedly achieves recognition after unjust treatment. “DISNEY” poetry contest sponsored by Linda-Marie, The Sweetheart of P.S. ~ 1st Place ~ 8/15/2011
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Dietrich Avatar
September 22, 2011 at 12:28 AM
I hope you have a lot more to organize and put up for us, CAryl. And I am glad to hear you are a fellow night owl!! I see you won this contest a while back. Congratulations on your great win, my friend, you deserved it!
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September 13, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Dear fellow poet: Taking a time out while I organize my collection of poetry forms. Be back soon! CR
Johnson Avatar
September 3, 2011 at 5:10 AM
the happy ever after, is what we need to find, the perfect friend and lover, not just any kind, found is caught, when sometimes sought, lock your eyes with they, looking is the nicest sport, don't let em get away
Kendrick Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Congrats on your win in the Disney contest..Sara
Taylor Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 8:51 PM
Congrats on 1st Place, Caryl. Nice going. Ralph
K. Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Super congrats on your win here, Caryl :) Enjoyed your take on Cinderella :) yup that song sure was a romantic one, I could almost hear it now :)
Brown Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 8:20 AM
A wonderful 1st Place winner you have here congratulations Caryl. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 3:01 AM
hey Caryl, congrats on your win, David
Johnson Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 11:51 PM
Congratulations on your tale and your win. Love, Joyce
Ramage Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Well done. One of my favourite. Lee
Freeman Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Great to see your poem honored in first place Caryl. Hang in there. Smile. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 7:21 PM
Congrats Caryl on your first place win in my contest .. excellent luv..
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August 14, 2011 at 12:24 PM
This is a very creative way to tell a familiar story. Loved it. My daughter and my sister are collecters of everything cinderella, especially videos. You wouldn't believe how many different versions of the video there are.
Ball Avatar
August 6, 2011 at 11:30 AM
This is great Caryl. Love the storyline and imagery. ala Cinderella Good job. Shoule be a winner for sure. God Bless, JB
Sweetheart Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 3:17 PM
thankxx for supporting my current contest Caryl and good luck luv.. read fully at judging time so as not to spoil my fun of the competition.. am certain will be an amazing piece ...
Cooke Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 11:38 AM
a beautiful write, a top class poem, i like this a lot
Ramsdale Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Hi Steven, I wrote this poem and dedicated it to my hubby in celebration of our upcoming August anniversary. He hasn't read it yet. I'm saving it to present to him in private after our anniversary dinner. He's my Prince Charming...lol Thanks for the praise sir. Caryl
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August 5, 2011 at 11:09 AM
I have the animated version of Cinderella, and it is still my favorite movie after all these years. wonderful writing, Caryl. Love, Lainie
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August 5, 2011 at 1:59 PM
Hi Lainie, Missed you and your creative writing while I was away my friend. Cinderella may be twelfth in Walt Disney's animated series but it's number one in my book. lol When my little granddaughter and I played dress up she never one time let me be my favorite...Cinderella. I always had to be Snow White Ha! Have a wonderful day filled with blessings Lainie! Hugs, Caryl
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August 5, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Oh wow, Caryl, you have gone beyond the magic of Disney, and made this poem your own magical storybook! Just lovely!
Ramsdale Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 2:21 PM
Carrie: Thank you! I'm particularly fond of the music of Cinderella. "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" and "Bibbidi, Bobbidi-Boo" lighten my heart so much I want to waltz...lol I love everything about this classic and watch it all to often I guess. Blessings, Caryl
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