
Belle
Belle of the ball, darling of every man’s eye,
I floated ‘neath my emerald gown gracefully.
So many pretty men held out their hand to me.
Spurning them coquettishly, I batted eyelashes
behind which my predator’s eyes ravaged
each suitor.
Beauty resplendent, darling of no other belle
Captivating, dancing on the floor where no
mirror laid its encumbrances upon me.
No need to seek pale reflection when every
eye marks me and sends me swooning glances
Princes and poets, emperors and fools,
all made a clumsy queue to vie for my next dance.
Laughing, I let them twirl me and felt their
hot breath on my neck
Hunger rose
Tenderly I went through the menu, summing
up plumpness or paucity of flesh.
My upturned nose could scent the ill and
ruined, and this night I was having none of
those.
Then sweating eagerly came young soldier
in laughing brass buttons and tender eyes
Enchanted with me, he led me round the
floor.
I feigned faintness, allowing him
to take me to a cozened balcony,
where he, with beating heart,
did touch me tenderly.
Alas, balcony in form only
Dining hall elaborate and flowery.
When the hot spurt of his blood
flowered my lips, my center burst
its dams as well.
I will not kill him, this sweet one
I have sired, too savory for a snack
Instead he shall a banquet be.
Author notes
Written June 2nd, 2006
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A contest entry
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300 points, ended September 24, 2006, 13 entries
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You have managed to display quite some imagery within these lines, and the alliteration you have used here and there is truly a nice touch of detail
And though I'm not really into vampires, I actually did enjoy this one to the fullest because of the stunning poetic devices you've used
Thank you for entering this contest - I wish you the very best!
Leander -
You make this evening's meal worth eaiting for, dragging the dancing on until the right one is found. Not into vampires but wenjoyed this poem's tale.
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In awe!
Oh wow I love how u described the way people are drawn to a vampire and swoon in their presence. I love this! Thankyou for directing me here
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wow, yet another beautiful piece, you all have amazed me how creative you are.
your writing is very detailed, so much description in so limited words. i feel i know her, how she feels, and i feel the hunger. i loved the aspect of the dance too, like life so many people of diffrent means all vie for the same affections.
you really have written a dark and beautiful poem and i thank you so much for your entry. good luck
chloe xx -
v.good
this sounds like the woman everyman loves to fear if you know what I mean. Amazing writing. There were a couple of spots that it didn't quite flow or it "broke the chain" so to speak, but it didn't take away from the writing at all. In my opinion, this is very good, well done!
~Thumbelina~
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