Love Poem: Juliet
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Written by: Theresa Stephens

Juliet

Night of fitful dreaming, I have slept ill

In torturous musings of manic frame

Mindful of Juliet my thoughts did fill

The only drawback is Capulet name

Two warring families in conflict remain

As my name is Romeo Montague

Rival animosity just grew and grew


Arose and once attired I ventured forth

Now in pursuit haste I on winged feet

Today Juliet to chapel will go

From afar to espy her makes heart replete

Hopefully with Juliet I shall greet

Oh, I see her kneeling in silent prayer

Her mesmerising beauty compels my stare


She draws near, shrouded in an embroidered shawl

Downcasting her eyes to the chapel floor

Then momentarily  they on me fall

Catching my breath as she leaves through the door

Making my heart fill with love evermore

How I wish to call her my own sweet love

In hope I look to the Heavens above



Undetected, I followed her home

As her inspiring glance lighted my way

But at her closed gates I let out a groan

Wondering how to gain entry, who can say

Tomorrow's no use it has to be today

So impatiently I rattle the latch

And lo and behold it is on the catch



Impenetrable thickets edge the path

Hidden I must reconnitre my way

Someone comes walking and I hear a laugh

It's Juliet strolling and out at play

Enjoying the warm weather this month of May

A silken ball of blue thrown overhead

In catching it my concealment is shed



"Are you alone?" I bravely whispered low

Smiling in conspiracy she spoke "Wait,

I shall ask my nurse to go below,

to check my meals on menu slate"

Returning she and I pledged our fate

So from now onwards we as one shall be

Our lives will be happy we both agree.