Sophia Valentina Poet Rhyme Royal

Rosaline's Revenge

Oh Juliet!  A memory of a love long lost in vain…
thy bridal song, a dirge of darkened madrigal becomes.
Yet thought of you, for me, brings more to mind of hate than pain
and all because you stole away the one who was my Love.	
Whilst all the rest swoon ‘Juliet’, their precious turtle dove,
I left my love to serve my Lord, but thou – a concubine!
for Romeo forsook his first and foremost, Rosaline.

Let none be fooled! So cold and cruel thy wicked heart disguised,
behind a face of snow white youth and eyes of clearest blue
resides a witch, a sorceress; I swear it, though surmised. 	
Thy tender lips with somber kiss bore poison drops of dew  
to steal my one and only love, my son of Montague!
Unfair the pair in Heaven will forever live in death,
whilst I, without my Romeo, yet he has Juliet!



*written from the point of view of Rosaline, Romeo's initial love interest before laying eyes on Juliet...

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Skat A February 26, 2014 at 9:59 PM Hi Sophia, ,. Congratulations:) goodnight ~SKAT~

Isaiah Zerbst February 20, 2014 at 10:47 AM I have a lot of respect for this poem. Consistent rhythm, and I can't help but feel what the characters are feeling. Related very smoothly. Isaiah Zerbst February 21, 2014 at 10:32 AM You're awfully welcome, Sophia. I hope to see your poem with the rest of them. It thrills me so to see happy people that compliment others. I commend you for that. Sophia Valentina February 20, 2014 at 11:36 AM Thanks, Isaiah. I really enjoyed the challenge and content of your contest. Quite pleased to see the new 'Ruth" contest as well! Thanks for hosting such inspiring contests!

Shadow Hamilton February 18, 2014 at 5:33 PM very good poem Sophia congrats on win hugs Sophia Valentina February 19, 2014 at 5:34 PM Hugs right back at you, Shadow! Thank you so much for stopping by.

Dr.Ram Mehta February 18, 2014 at 6:07 AM Enjoyed the write on Juliet and congrats on the win, sophia Sophia Valentina February 19, 2014 at 5:34 PM Thank you, Dr. Ram!!!

Christopher Thor Britt February 17, 2014 at 10:03 PM DANG! I give you unbridled props. A thrilling 7, especially for originality, but also the raw scorned emotion and the perfectly timed language. This is my favorite of the bunch. Love the irony in the next to last line..."forever live in death". BAM!!! Chris Sophia Valentina February 18, 2014 at 7:43 AM Thank you, Christopher. So nice to meet you and read your work. You're truly talented and a pleasure to read!

Just That Archaic Poet February 17, 2014 at 6:18 PM Have you read my "Ladies on Gentleman; Boys in Girls" piece? Sophia Valentina February 18, 2014 at 7:31 AM I have read it in the past on here. I just went to find it and I can't seem to. I think its been removed!

Mark Peterson February 15, 2014 at 9:07 AM I just added you as a favorite poet. I'm in awe of your ability.

Mark Peterson February 14, 2014 at 7:03 PM What a competent and thoroughly absorbing poem, quite intimidating in its execution. Few can write in this manner. Good luck. Just That Archaic Poet February 17, 2014 at 6:11 PM I told you. She's the most talented person I have ever known and my best friend and worst enemy for 20 years now >:) Sophia Valentina February 15, 2014 at 7:07 AM I'm flattered, Mark. Thank you so much for comment. I appreciate your confidence :).

Just That Archaic Poet February 14, 2014 at 4:53 PM If this doesn't win, it'll be a damn shame. Tell you that, right now! Just That Archaic Poet February 17, 2014 at 6:17 PM Oops! I messed up that last thought. Just rearrange it and it will make sense. Just That Archaic Poet February 17, 2014 at 6:15 PM Of course. It's always intriguing to look through the lens of the antagonist or the forlorn, forgotten, unloved. Like writing from the view of Medea. You should post your lyrics to "Medea" here. I did with my "Bible Stories Gone Bad" song and my dirty "Room Service" song, too that I finally named Blasphemous". Sophia Valentina February 15, 2014 at 7:06 AM Thanks, Archaic. I have doubts, but am thankful for the spurt of creativity the contest inspired. I think the point of view is what makes this piece different.