A Tragic Love Story

O Romeo O Romeo

How foolish it was of you

Why you could have had sweet Rosaline

And a secret lover too


What madness possessed you

To drink poison and to die

Leaving Juliet to suffer

Stabbing wounds of suicide


O Juliet O Juliet

What waste of precious life

For few moments of passion

Was it worth the sacrifice


What madness possessed you

Why give your heart to him

When you could have had more Romeos

Than all the flowers of Spring


O Romeo O Juliet

Your tragic love story is written with regrets

At least it brought an end to your feuding families

The Montagues and Capulets
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Radhakrishna Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 3:10 AM
Nice one. I live 30 minutes from Stratford upon Avon and a member of the RSC! The waste of lives because of madness called love!
Ligon Avatar
October 31, 2019 at 11:13 PM
Yes, very tragic it was. I love your poem though, and the last stanza gave me a smile.
Buehler Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 8:28 PM
I enjoyed very much reading this delightful poem with a fresh perspective! :)
Michael Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 6:15 AM
Something different...Thank you Evelyn
Babbit Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 11:49 AM
Super rendition. Oh, poor Juliet.
Michael Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 6:16 AM
Thank you DM...
Ashley Avatar
September 21, 2019 at 6:27 PM
Your poetic perspective is stirring and superb, Arturo. You’ve captured the spirit of their tragic love story so beautifully and so very elegantly. Warmest wishes always, mon ami.. ~Susan
Michael Avatar
September 22, 2019 at 7:36 AM
Thank you Susan...I guess you can say, an inland perspective...a bit of banter on the subjects...Have a lovely Sunday...
Devonshire Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 2:03 PM
Somehow I missed this beauty earlier, Arturo. When I was teaching, my high school students loved "Romeo and Juliet" and I see you know the play well. Sadly, the only upshot was the mending of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets. Very well written! Hugs, Carolyn
Michael Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 6:49 PM
There were times I got bored reading...but always admired his writing skills...besides WS...there are many great writers out there...I'll be happy for a morsel of their ability...
Ball Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 1:18 PM
Excellent write Arturo. A side of the story many fail to see. The sheer senseless waste of two good lives that could have gotten over their first love and simply moved on and had good lives. Great job here. God Bless, JB
Michael Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 6:54 PM
There may not be a perfect way... but tragedy is a senseless way to go...thanks Judy
Lamoureux Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 9:06 AM
I like the way you think. Theirs was sheer madness.
Michael Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 6:57 PM
A little swing to it...leaving Europe and sailing south...it's so hot you hot to be real...
There Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 11:57 AM
I like your take on this story, especially the line "what madness possessed you". Hard to see alternatives sometimes when you are completely overcome by passion. So many tragedies in its name...
Michael Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 7:35 AM
That's true...passion blinds...we need signs along the roads to avoid tragedies...
Sergi Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 7:47 AM
Hi Arturo: You captured the essence of Shakespeare in a beautiful poem. Bravo!
Michael Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 7:35 AM
Well thank you Ralph...All the best my friend
Krutsinger Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 2:47 AM
"What madness possessed you Why give your heart to him When you could have had more Romeos Than all the flowers of youthful Spring" - I have always wondered this also, but what a terrific poem to well-told tale! Great job, Arturo!
Michael Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 7:36 AM
Thank you Caren....
Dietrich Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 12:28 PM
I love how you discussed the stupidity of it all. And yet it goes down in history as such a "true love." Tragedy endures!!!
Michael Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 7:22 PM
I guess it's because of who wrote it...WS... a master of tragedy...
One Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 11:33 AM
How strange I wrote a parody of Romeo and Juliet today...Great poem..
Michael Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 7:18 PM
Interesting...to read how you saw the story...
Onclaud Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 5:54 AM
ohh, those messengers always create foibles and destroy love's fate... such a beauty, willie , i mean, arturo.. huggs
Michael Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 7:16 PM
They needed Whats-app or a clear smoke signal to understand what was going on... It was a matter of life and death...I could never step in the master's shoes...
Andresen Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 6:08 AM
- Excellent written ... from a story that everyone knows, Arturo :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Michael Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 8:00 AM
An island take of Shakespeare...Thanks Anne-Lise
La France Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 11:21 AM
Arturo, this is excellent, I love it !
La France Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 7:23 PM
Wiishkobi Ode is Dear Heart in Ojibwe
Michael Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 11:30 AM
Thanks Dear Heart...What is Wiishkobi Ode
Rodrigues Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 8:23 AM
What a beautiful write! Shakespeare would be proud!
Michael Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 11:21 AM
He might be amused... a tropical take on the subject...
Williams Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 6:40 AM
'To be or not to be'. Well I guess she chose to play the tragic heroine rather than go for another. An excellent write Arturo, a fave for me. I love all the Shakespearean works ....Maria Hugs
Michael Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 7:34 AM
I like the format and content of Shakespeare's work... he understood human nature in ways I've never imagined...the clarity astounding... Thanks for passing by Maria...All the best
Messina Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 6:40 AM
Now I'll have to read Taming of the Shrew..great write Arturo. I never actually read any of Shakespeare myself. But what you wrote seems like it would fit right in. Very nice.
Michael Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 7:41 AM
Thanks Charles... I've always heard, probably even saw parts of movies or plays, but never sat down to read some of the Masters... It's mind opening...
Labyrinth Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 5:47 AM
I prefer Taming of the Shrew for love stories. But my favourite Shakespeare Play, which might be worth your read is The Tempest.
Michael Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 6:22 AM
I wished I'd read those books back then...science and sports were my things...but I'm going to do it now...I do feel like a little ant before enormous giants...
Labyrinth Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 5:58 AM
love, love, love Macbeth. But not a love story. Brilliant story, very dark. You must read it. I was introduced to Macbeth at 15years, when my year at school bussed it to the Big Smoke to sit in an adult audience for the first time. For someone who has never been to theatre before, and at such a formative age, it was sheer magic, conversed about it for days after. Well worth the read. Taming of the Shrew - so witty, so true to life, so good. Watch the Richard Burton/Liz Taylor movie if you can find it; sometimes it makes it easier to see the movie or theatre enactment before reading - as Shakespeare is heavy reading, but well worth the immersion. x
Michael Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 5:54 AM
Hi Leanne... Someone told me to read Macbeth and the Tempest too...I haven't heard of Taming of the Shrew...but I like the title already...
Foster Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 10:07 PM
Excellent write. Loved it. Ann
Michael Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 5:40 AM
Thank you Ann...All the best my friend
Sterling-Hinds Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 5:15 PM
Indeed lovely, I like the way you focus on showing the positives that could have being achieved, instead of the present out come.
Michael Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 5:40 AM
Life is a mystery tour...it's either you're forced or willingly do...Thanks Lurline...All the best
Callus Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 4:36 PM
Indeed a tragic love story, Arturo! I like the angle from which you look at the outcome of this drama. They could have had it all, and yet...one love exceeds all. // paul
Michael Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 4:58 PM
Yes, they could have had it all... but maybe just a moment is enough...in the end the outcome was beneficial
Romios Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 10:20 AM
Hi Arturo, What a fabulous write. A FAV
Michael Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 5:44 AM
Thank you Panagoita...that is sweet
Mcintosh Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 12:30 AM
I truly love this... it flows so sweetly and is such a wonderful write I could read more and more. God bless you and thank you for the excellent poem.
Michael Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 1:36 AM
Thank you Regina...Really glad you liked it...All the best
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