Ophelia

O luckless maid! such beauteous 
blush with modest blandishments
did'st flash to woo a Prince
o'erthrown, in madness' grasp!

Still-born, ne'er meant to flourish,
true love was the hapless prey,
Polonius lay cold, extinguish'd
by the Dane's misguided sway.

It drove thee mindless, to a frenzy,
death thy only destination,
borne by rippling river's eddy
to thy final resting place.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006


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Date: 12/5/2015 11:37:00 PM
classic :)
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Date: 12/5/2015 11:56:00 PM
You are so kind! Thanks again. Keith
Date: 7/6/2012 11:31:00 PM
this one is nice but I think a little too shakespeare for me. haha. I prefer modern English but this sure has a great classic feel!!soupmail
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Date: 12/27/2008 4:01:00 PM
I Am the Wind I am the wind Susserating beaches Twirling sands Ascending like towers I am the wind Giggling among trees Autumn leaves Falling like snowflakes I am the wind Inhaling torpid seas Pulling waters To dusty shores I am the wind Immersing rivers Shaping waterfalls With every breath
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Date: 12/27/2008 8:36:00 AM
Keith - Congratulations on your feature this week! Wishing you a Happy & Healthy New Year. Peace always, John
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Date: 12/27/2008 2:51:00 AM
Wow beautiful write with lovely wording. Congratulations on being featured. Love, Chitra
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Date: 12/25/2008 12:26:00 PM
Congratulations on your featured write, Keith! Flows smoothly;is intense and powerfully written. A treat for us this Christmas day! MERRY CHISTMAS to you and yours....wishing you all the best! God bless...Love, Mikki
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Date: 12/25/2008 6:15:00 AM
Keith,Congratulations on YOUR Featured Poem "Ophelia" Shakespere in the thoughts and idea of Today Excellent Write...HG
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Date: 12/23/2008 5:47:00 PM
Re reading the re-read. Congratulations Keith on having "Ophelia" featured. Vince
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Date: 12/22/2008 9:09:00 PM
Congrats on being featured this week, Happy Holidays...Raul
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Date: 12/22/2008 2:31:00 PM
Why was this in the Medival contest? poke. It's great as Tony the Tiger would say. You are a true lover, of words ;) Light & Love Debbie Guzzi Happy Holy Days
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Date: 12/22/2008 12:18:00 AM
Congrats on your feature this week Keith.Rgds Brian
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Date: 12/21/2008 10:19:00 PM
Keith - Congrats on having your poetry featured this week – Merry Christmas & God Bless, MJ
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Date: 12/21/2008 5:18:00 PM
Congrats on being featured.
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Date: 12/21/2008 3:49:00 PM
Congratulations Keith on your wonderful featured write of the week! Warmest wishes for a beautiful holiday! Love, Shar
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Date: 12/4/2008 5:01:00 AM
A little Shakespearean. Nicely written. Hi, Keith, thanks for reading my stuff and thanks for the compliments. God Bless. Vince
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