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.
Copyright © Theresa Stephens | Year Posted 2014
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