Beast

My twist on a classic fairy tale introduction. "Who could ever learn to love a beast"

An old hag, wrinkled and ugly

Comes knocking on the door.

Offering a rose for shelter

From the raging storm that night.

 

The spoiled young prince

Took one look

Then turned his head,

Ignoring her plea.

 

"Be wary," she said

"For appearance is not all."

She begged again for a roof

Saying "True beauty is from within."

 

Not listening to this wisdom

The prince looked to her face

And sent her away

Unaware of of the awful consequences.

 

Before his eyes, she changed

Melting the ugliness to reveal

A beautiful enchantress

Holding her mysterious rose.

 

Attempting to apologize

The prince was too late

For the woman could see

He did not feel love.

 

As for his punishment

He got transformed into a beast.

A hideous being

The dashing prince became.

 

Giving him the rose

The enchantress spoke

"You and all your servants

Are under a spell."

 

"It can only be broken

If you can learn to love

As she will love you."

Ashamed the prince hid.

 

If he could earn a woman's love

And learn to love others

Before the last petal fell

The spell would be lifted.

 

With only a mirror to the outside

The prince turned angry and depressed.

And fell into despair, all hope gone

For who could love a beast? 

Reviews

[Sarah Jean]

I love this :) Such a nice summary of the tale xx

[S. Waldo]

Thank you! I got inspiration from the beginning of the movie :)

[Sarah Jean]

I love the beauty and the beast story as well :)

[zainul]

Wonderful and fabulous piece.
Congratulations,S.Waldo!!!

[S. Waldo]

Thank you! :)

[zainul]

You are most welcome.:)

[Sami Khalil]

A great write of fantasy . I really enjoyed the poem...:)

[S. Waldo]

thank you!

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...:)