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William Shakespeare

William
sensitive, gentle, poetic, romantic
son, husband, father, grandfather
lover of the theatre, the Dark Lady, the Fair Youth
who feels empathy, jealousy, love
who fears the plague, empty playhouses, lovers' betrayal
who'd like to see his popularity, his undisturbed grave, true author recognition* 
resident of London and Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Shakespeare

* some people believe that Shakespeare didn't write Shakespeare...LOL

written 29th January, for Constance's Writing Challenge 2 Bio Form contest

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/16/2019 10:35:00 AM

Hi Jack, on our last visit to England about 4 years ago visited Anne Hathaway's cottage in Stratford-upon- Avon, I was transported back in time and saw Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway in every corner upstairs and downstairs, and in their beautiful garden that has been looked after with love and care through the centuries, for tourists to walk around in. I enjoy Shakespeare's work and love your poem which I read three times over. Hugs, Jennifer.

Constance La France

Date: 2/5/2019 11:43:00 PM

Jack, congratulations on your win in my Bio contest ~

Paul Callus

Date: 2/2/2019 5:45:00 AM

As an Englishman it is no surprise that you chose Shakespeare to write about, Jack, and you certainly achieved it with an able pen! Stratford-upon-Avon is a place which I never get fed up of visiting. Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/1/2019 7:26:00 AM

Jack, I've heard about the challenges to Shakespeare's identity. Do you think there's any validity in those suspicions? Not surprised you chose Shakespeare, my friend. The house you "built" to replicate his sits in my living room. LOL Best wishes in Dear Heart's contest. Hugs, Carolyn