Romeo and Juliet
“Tis torture, and not mercy. Heaven is here
Where Juliet lives, and every cat and dog
And little mouse, every unworthy thing,
Live here in heaven and may look on her,
But Romeo may not."
- William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, 3.3
All eyes are laid upon thy maiden
Vermin and foul creatures included
Her beauty hath paused every movement and whisper
Inviting all creatures, humans and animals alike to gaze upon thy face
Every creature comes, every creature is welcomed
Except her one true love
For hatred between thy families
Hath separated each other from eternal happiness
As he walks and climbs to reach his fair maiden
His journey comes to an end
As Romeo looks to find Juliet
He realizes that he is unable
To look upon thy angel’s face
What has stopped thy lover’s from loving?
Tis’ hatred that hath brought such evil luck
Upon two peoples innocent, longing souls
Alas! Thy couple hath found a solution
To their misfortune
With the cover of midnight upon their backs
And slumber deafening thy words
They may meet and look upon each other’s face
For as long as the sun is hidden
And the birds are mute
Romeo may gaze upon his angel’s radiance
And Juliet can return thou loving stare
In the shadows of the earth’s secrets
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