The countess Olivia fails to realize
that this page named Cesario is a woman in disguise.
As a messenger, Cesario is just one more.
Again, Olivia has to chase another from her door.
I understand that Duke Orsino has the hots for me.
However, I being a lover of his cannot be.
I am becoming very annoyed because of this.
You should go back and tell him to mind his own business.
Hold on there, young page named Cesario.
You look like someone I would like to get to know.
A handsome young man with good manners is what I see.
Perhaps you would be a good match for me.
In the near future, you and I could keep each other company.
based on the play "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare
Antonio saved me from the ship that sank.
For bringing me ashore, I have him to thank.
I am in a new land, and I am alive.
However, I believe my twin sister did not survive.
I must seek refuge in this strange territory.
Antonio says he cannot go with me.
He claims the Duke named Orsino is an adversary.
So Antonio wishes me luck and gives me his money.
Based on the play "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare
Oh my brother Sebastian, where can he be?
I lost sight of him after our ship was sunk in the sea.
His death seems now like a great possibility.
However captain, his clinging to a floating mast did you see?
Captain, what is this land called? I must know.
You say that it is Illyria, and its duke is Orsino?
Well, to the door of his palace I must go
and seek work and refuge as a man named Cesario.
I dare not reveal my true identity as Viola.
Duke Orsino is in love with a noblewoman named Olivia.
Olivia has recently lost both her father and brother.
Deeply in mourning, she won't be visited by another.
If you are curious about this story and the situation,
I will write some more and describe its continuation.
based on the play "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare
They formulate a clever plan
to educate the outer bands,
of Romulus and Remus too,
of wolves and warlocks,
just like you.
They imitate the wildebeast,
they tempt the lions,
without a feast,
or famine if you choose to stay........
they paint your wagon every day,
green or blue or
What you Will.....
Orsino plays and gets his fill,
of music
just to feed his love
of stars in heaven up above.
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