Michelle Morris Poet Lyric

Like Romeo and Juliet

Like Romeo and Juliet
By Michelle Morris
21/11/2021

Like Romeo and Juliet,
we were warned;
Our love was like a fire
and we'd get burned.

Completely forbidden
by our feuding families;
Sometimes in life
love is seen as the enemy.

You were my Romeo,
and I was your Juliet;
Didn't want that story to repeat,
so we ran away instead.

Settled on a hillside
in a village far away;
No more feuding families
to have their say. 

We had a family;
taught them love and grace;
Kindness to all life; all
empathy, no hate. 

They grew up as diplomats
and changed the world;
So much more peace now
around our country's soil. 

You stayed my Romeo, 
and I was your Juliet;
We created new history
of love and light instead. 

And as we grow older, 
getting old and grey, 
We still love each other, 
since that first embrace. 

© Michelle Morris, 2021

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Frank Mashina September 4, 2024 at 12:01 AM This poem beautifully reimagines the tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet with a hopeful ending, celebrating the enduring power of love to overcome obstacles and create a legacy of peace and kindness. Well done Michelle!...Frank Michelle Morris September 4, 2024 at 1:32 AM Thanks, again, Frank. :-)

Frank Mashina September 4, 2024 at 12:01 AM This poem beautifully reimagines the tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet with a hopeful ending, celebrating the enduring power of love to overcome obstacles and create a legacy of peace and kindness. Well done Michelle!...Frank Michelle Morris September 4, 2024 at 1:30 AM Thank you for your lovely message of support and encouragement. I do appreciate it, Frank. Best wishes and take care. :-)