In a Day of the Life of a Bard Is Much Ado About Nothing
Become a
Premium Member
and post notes and photos about your poem like Ngoc Nguyen.
“...Much Ado About Nothing,” an allusion—or indirect reference—to William Shakespeare's comedy in five acts of the same title, written in 1598-99.
By morn, and under cerulean skies,
he rises from sheets and soft pillows of down;
and gives praise; for the Lord is just and wise,
and great to behold by this earth all round.
By noon, he sets about his songs and rhymes,
labors whose creation gives him pleasure,
and purpose, for an infinite lifetimes;
pressed down, piled, and parceled with good measure.
Then, by eve, lest beastly Insomnia
comes, he now and anon derives his rest
from the night's orgies with the Muses: a
reward that none may oppose, or protest.
A bard chaste for all time, and hence unloved,
finds love with the muses: for they're beloved.
Copyright © Ngoc Nguyen | Year Posted 2021
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.
Please
Login
to post a comment