The Beast Behind The Beauty

A Beauty and the Beast tale, retold.

The Beast Behind The Beauty

A flower under glass is often beautiful,

But given a wicked reason, a story will unfold.

You see, her name means beauty; a perfect name for her.

Her skin, a flawless peach. Her lips, a rosy red.

She’s the daughter of an inventor,

The image of desire.

But her dreams escape the small town life,

And she finds herself in the midst of fantasy.

She comes about a castle filled with lovely hosts.

But what she doesn’t know is what’s lurking all around.

A monster covered in fur; his teeth, razor sharp.

He’s the villain, and the kidnapper,

Her father, taken hostage.

But, she’ll wine and dine, and listen to their song.

She’ll do what is asked, if he’s set free.

A brave savior; not just a beauty.

A sacrifice perhaps, but she’ll fall in love.

The book is not quite like its cover.

However, time will make fools of them.

A flower can only bloom so long before its rose petals wilt.

And little is known about that rose under glass.

A little push, and a little smile,

And the beast will come around.

Maybe he’s the beauty after all;

The siren song of what this girl longs.

A transformation of heart,

And the last petal falling from a former beauty.

Creation of the truth; a love like no other,

Can break the glass, the spell held on this tale,

And each can live in happiness forever after.

Author's Note

I got a random inspiration to write this; I'd love some good feedback.

Reviews

[Sarah Morgan]

Ahh when I first read this I'm not gonna lie I wanted to start singing the song from 'Beauty and the Beast', but what I loved about this is that it's broken down and it's telling almost a different story then the one I know. I know that doesn't make much sense, but it to me seems like when you unfold everything it makes it more beautiful. Nice piece.

[Colm]

This is a good poem, very enchanting.

[Frank F. Atanacio]

wow this was wicked good...

[prim]

I literally just finished watching the movie! This was so good, so props to you! I think Beauty and the Beast is such a beautiful story, and deserved a good poem to go along with it :)