Upon finishing King Lear

I sometimes wonder who was there
the day Shakespeare finished writing King Lear.
Was he at home with his Annie?
Or was he drunk off his fanny
in the Tabard Inn, stroking the dark lady's hair?
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January 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Says much, is interesting, poignant, curious and humorous!
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