Shakespeareaholic

He didn’t care for Wilde,
And Chaucer was ‘alright,’
But quoted from The Bard
At morning, noon and night.

He loved the characters,
The funny and bizarre -
And fat old Falstaff was 
His favourite by far.

He liked Malvolio,
And never tired of Hal,
He felt for Timon too -
And would have been his pal.

He lived for Will Shakespeare -
His name could make him smile.
I guess he’s not alone - 
His words make life worthwhile!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Edmonds  Avatar
September 4, 2021 at 10:01 AM
Also checked out your first poem posted on PoetrySoup. Fabulous! ~ Belle
Smith Avatar
May 28, 2024 at 1:20 PM
me too, i like checking out poets' firsts :D
Duncan Avatar
June 4, 2017 at 3:59 PM
Thought I'd come check out your first poem. Nice read :)
Horsman Avatar
August 5, 2016 at 4:38 PM
Back to your first post Jack, a poem with a difference, and very enjoyable to read, especially as you know your subject matter so well..
Ross Jr. Avatar
July 21, 2011 at 9:52 AM
poem for a poet, Love it.........Jack
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 7:44 PM
Congrats Jack on your poem being featured. Vince
Long Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 4:22 PM
congrats on your poem being featured cory
Austin Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Verdi's Falstaff is one of my favorite operas. Sir John is a favorite of many composers and writers. The romantics certainly adored Shakespeare - Berlioz, Tschaikowsky, Congrats on the selection. LOve, daver
Austin Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Verdi's Falstaff is one of my favorite operas. Sir John is a favorite of many composers and writers. The romantics certainly adored Shakespeare - Berlioz, Tschaikowsky, Congrats on the selection. LOve, daver
Austin Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Sorry - computer glitch. daver
Susan Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 9:06 AM
congratulations on your poem being featured this week :)
Sweetheart Avatar
July 10, 2011 at 6:43 PM
Congrats Jack on your featured poem on PS.. my friend..wonderful words to share with us all luv..
Brown Avatar
July 10, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week Jack. Love, Carol
Zzzzz Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 7:58 AM
A well-penned piece. Entertaining, with a nice flow. Yes, Shakespeare was a true genius.
Dietrich Avatar
March 19, 2011 at 1:17 AM
what a cute poem for shakespeare fans!! Quite enjoyable, Jack.
Maverick Avatar
March 5, 2011 at 12:40 AM
and so it seems, best wishes on the winning placement.Jack
Brown Avatar
March 4, 2011 at 4:59 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Jack. I can just imagine Paula sitting there trying to pronounce some of the words in her contest. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
Devonshire Avatar
March 3, 2011 at 8:56 PM
Ah, Jack, this should have been up in the first place rankings. Congratulations on your placement. Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
March 3, 2011 at 7:51 PM
Congrats Jack on your HM in Paula's contest with this awesome write and new word luv.. enjoy your very special honor...
Devonshire Avatar
March 3, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Oh how I love Shakespeare. Chaucer never did it for me either, but so many of Shakespeare's plays are filled with remarkable characters. I think my favorites are Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet and old Hecate in Macbeth. Very nice to make your acquaintance, Jack. Welcome to Poetry Soup! Best wishes, Carolyn
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