Theresa Stephens Poet Rhyme Royal

Juliet

Night of fitful dreaming, I have slept ill

In torturous musings of manic frame

Mindful of Juliet my thoughts did fill

The only drawback is Capulet name

Two warring families in conflict remain

As my name is Romeo Montague

Rival animosity just grew and grew


Arose and once attired I ventured forth

Now in pursuit haste I on winged feet

Today Juliet to chapel will go

From afar to espy her makes heart replete

Hopefully with Juliet I shall greet

Oh, I see her kneeling in silent prayer

Her mesmerising beauty compels my stare


She draws near, shrouded in an embroidered shawl

Downcasting her eyes to the chapel floor

Then momentarily  they on me fall

Catching my breath as she leaves through the door

Making my heart fill with love evermore

How I wish to call her my own sweet love

In hope I look to the Heavens above



Undetected, I followed her home

As her inspiring glance lighted my way

But at her closed gates I let out a groan

Wondering how to gain entry, who can say

Tomorrow's no use it has to be today

So impatiently I rattle the latch

And lo and behold it is on the catch



Impenetrable thickets edge the path

Hidden I must reconnitre my way

Someone comes walking and I hear a laugh

It's Juliet strolling and out at play

Enjoying the warm weather this month of May

A silken ball of blue thrown overhead

In catching it my concealment is shed



"Are you alone?" I bravely whispered low

Smiling in conspiracy she spoke "Wait,

I shall ask my nurse to go below,

to check my meals on menu slate"

Returning she and I pledged our fate

So from now onwards we as one shall be

Our lives will be happy we both agree.

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Skat A February 26, 2014 at 9:54 PM Theresa, love the win ,. Congratulations:) goodnight ~SKAT~ Theresa Stephens February 27, 2014 at 3:12 AM Hi Skat, Thank you for your lovely comments. Much appreciated. Regards, Theresa x

Juliet Ligon February 25, 2014 at 4:40 PM Thanks for thinking about me in such a seductive manner. ; ) Congrats, Theresa! Theresa Stephens February 27, 2014 at 3:18 AM Hi Juliet, I was inspired! I am grateful to receive your positive comments. Thank you for reading it and taking the time to make contact. Regards Theresa x

Shadow Hamilton February 18, 2014 at 1:13 PM great poem Theresa congrats on win hugs Theresa Stephens February 18, 2014 at 1:19 PM Hi Shadow, Thank you. Good of you to contact me again with your positive comment. A big hug back to also. Much appreciated, Theresa xx.

Debbie Guzzi February 18, 2014 at 9:04 AM Excellent retelling! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love Theresa Stephens February 18, 2014 at 11:47 AM Hi Debbie, Thank you. I was so surprised to receive the notification. I am also eagerly reading the other entries as well. I am so pleased you liked it. Light and love to you too. Regards Theresa x

Dr.Ram Mehta February 18, 2014 at 5:45 AM Enjoyed the write on Juliet and congrats on the win, theresa Theresa Stephens February 18, 2014 at 8:32 AM Hi Ram, I am very grateful for your positive comments, as always. Regards Theresa x Theresa Stephens February 18, 2014 at 8:31 AM

Christopher Thor Britt February 17, 2014 at 9:47 PM Excellent narration. Great win. I confess that I had not before read a Rhyme Royal. I very much enjoyed yours. Grats! Chris Theresa Stephens February 18, 2014 at 8:35 AM Hi Christopher. Thank you for your very kind comments. It was a challenge but I enjoyed constructing it. I'm glad you liked reading it. Regards, Theresa x

Isaiah Zerbst February 17, 2014 at 5:28 PM Extremely good for your first rhyme royal! Congrats on your 2d place as well! This poem contains a realistic and compelling story, exactly what I was looking for. Great job! Isaiah Zerbst February 20, 2014 at 10:33 AM My pleasure. I am so very pleased that you are enjoying yourself. Theresa Stephens February 18, 2014 at 8:29 AM Hi Isaiah, Wow, I can't believe it has been placed so highly in your competition. I like the challenge of writing. I need inspiration to write in the first place. I am a historical lover and I thank you for giving me the opportunity to write on this intriguing subject. I am bowled over by your positive critique. Regards, Theresa xx

Frederic Parker January 30, 2014 at 12:29 PM I've just posted my first rhyme royal piece, when I noticed yours..I found your poem very appealing and see I have a ways to go with this form Theresa Stephens February 1, 2014 at 4:21 AM Hi, This is also my first rhyme royal piece, until I joined this site I was unaware of so many poetic forms of styles. Mind blowing to say the least. It was kind of you to post your lovely comments. Thank you. Theresa xx