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run Romeo run
April 12, 2022
it was the slip of evening, the curse of the crescent moon
that gave way to exquisite artistry
the arrow notched on bated breath flies true
to the structured sculpture of her
wide eyes open innocence
clamoring cousins, counts close doors
but feelings bleed through to a hopeless tapestry
all shades of blue
impending fates align, foes now families cry
cling in the memories that swarm of two lovers intertwined, bodies still warm
hearts full and lives struck in strife
a wife wedded in love’s cruel knife
young beauty blossoms only old and ugly death
Romeo felled first by Juliet’s embrace
love or lust left behind when the stars align
fates sooth singing families, pierce crescendoing cries
run Romeo run
© Sarah Y., Sacramento, California
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I’ve always been fascinated by Romeo and Juliet, specifically the naivety of Romeo, the adult in the relationship even towards the untimely end. In this piece, I document my frustrations with Romeo but also the tragedy that marred the young and beautiful couple.