A Night In Verona by Bipedalguy

Dear Juliet, past morning I cannot remain.
Henceforth I am banished from this domain,
for I have killed Tibult who slew my friend.
If I’m seen in Verona my life will end.

I thought that a killer I never would be,
but my friend’s death overcame me.
Mercutio lies slain by Tibult’s sword.
Now Tibult’s death is justice restored.

Montague,... Capulet,... what’s in a name?
This family conflict, who can we blame?
Are we really star crossed?
Must still more lives be lost,
or can we end this violent game?

Two families opposed, though equal in stature,
no peaceful accord could ever they capture.
Our feud is older than any now living,
and continues today for lack of forgiving.

Tonight while the Nightingale sings,
we’ll soar together on one pair of wings,
but when the Lark heralds the dawn,
lest I be found here, I must be gone.

Now dawn is upon us. The Lark has her way.
Nightingale silently curses the day.
Farewell my Juliet. I can’t tell you when,
but doubt it not, I’ll see you again.

Ing Twi Demalah (159.105.102.8) -- Sunday, April 15 2007, 02:36 am

Incredible......
To take such a classic piece of literature, then write it from the perspective of one of the main characters and in addition to put it into poetry is absolutely phenomenal. Excellent work, superb, in applaud you Bipedal guy. This is fantastic. Keep writing.

barb (67.58.199.213) -- Sunday, April 15 2007, 09:40 pm

ver y good writing
This sure beats Romeo,Romeo where for art thou.lol
You are talented don't pass it by,keep sharing your mind.

Meridian (71.253.214.88) -- Tuesday, April 17 2007, 07:10 am

he's done it again
Bipe! You astound me! Once I read the first two stanzas, I was reminded of the 196? movie of Romeo and Juliet starring Olivia Hussey...

You've described each event so acurately, that I just have to wonder are you some kin to Shakespeare? You never know. He just might be in your family tree.

Wonderfully done Sir!

Bipedalguy (4.156.108.52) -- Wednesday, April 18 2007, 02:17 am

Thanks, Ing, Barb, and Meridian
Thanks for your very kind comments.

Ing, I am pleased to see that you knew exactly what I was trying to do, and I am honored that you liked it. Thanks again.

Barb, Thanks for saying you liked it better than that line from the original. I wish I could use words (no, any word) like the guy who wrote it.

Meridian, I really appreciate your comments, and that you felt I was acurate in my write. No, no relation, but thanks. I wanted to see that movie, but it didn't happen for me. That was probably mid-sixties.

I hesitated to put this on the site. I felt I was trying to imitate Shakespeare, and that isn't realistic. Bipe

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