A poetic response from the perspective of Friar Lawrence

The Power of Love

(a poetic response to Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet in the perspective of Friar Lawrence)

I was frightened, my body shivering and my frenzied mind anticipating the ominous arrival of unfortunate news. 

The letter of utmost importance failed to find its master,

and had now returned to me, 

signaling destruction and death. 

In spite of my fear and dread,

I ventured

into the sphere of eternal darkness.

Where I discovered,

murder, misfortune, and tragedy.

All was blood-stained.

Romeo and Paris lay motionlessly, 

their faces were overshadowed by pain and regret.

I was crushed under the burden of sadness, crying out silent despair.

I was overwhelmed

with such fierce hate.

Yet I was empowered,

with true love, 

which was burning brightly like a torch inside Romeo.

Juliet,

My fair daughter.

Without hesitation, welcomed sacrifice fearlessly.

All she thought about was Romeo,

and all she wanted to do was to be with Romeo.

Now facing the citizens of Verona,

I must confess. I must reveal the truth.

Romeo and Juliet,

through their courage and faith,

portrayed a tragic yet powerful love.

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