Shakespeare's Second Best

Romeo and Juliet, was written second best
For even Shakespeare himself, could have only guessed
That somewhere in a future place, a story would soon unfold
That would last throughout the ages and forever be retold

There would be no fancy thee's or thou's strewn across the page
No feuding families fighting wars, filled with all their rage
There would be no big finale, to only end in death
No poison would be swallowed, not a scent upon their breath

A story like this can only live when love was meant to last
A legendary tale of endless love that would never be surpassed
Handed down through history to make two lovers swoon
A story told ten million times beneath the lover's moon

Romeo and Juliet was just a fairy tale
And in comparison to the story we wrote, it would even pale
Written in a language that lovers will forever discuss
The story I've been talking about is simply the story of us
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 3/30/2011 12:33:00 PM
Excellent piece, Larry. Enjoyed. Nice going. Ralph
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Date: 3/29/2011 6:54:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your poetry I enjoyed reading it today Larry. Have a wonderful day and may you find even more inspiration to write as the day goes by. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/28/2011 10:37:00 PM
wow, this is one your partner must be very happy to read!! How nice, larry.
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Date: 3/28/2011 2:21:00 PM
So very well written and a pleasure to read. Your rhyme is effortless and the poem has that aw shucks, this is so beautiful effect, lol. Well done. Regards Heidie
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Date: 3/28/2011 12:02:00 PM
Fantastic! This is really good, thanks so much for sharing it with us :)
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Date: 3/28/2011 11:53:00 AM
Awsome, love this. great rhyme and flow and emotion and meaning. A joy to read and relate, just awsome!Judy
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