Shakespeare in the Shadows

An early piece that invokes the less known side of Shakespeare, on male desire.

Oh blessed art thou, my fair lord,
Heaven’s most venerated angel.
Deep set union, a precious gem,
Vicious charade in brotherhood.

Be thankful eternal, never forget,
Most utopian gift of innocence.
Draw near to the other, confide,
Keep no wall, no fortress, of lie.

Hold tightest nigh youth wanes,
Tested fierce due fire and grin.
Living with thee, and without,
Dual desire directs downfall.

Path between sinister divides,
In rival kingdoms archaic odium,
Knight and scholar clash amidst
Inexorable fate, beaming doom.

Crucible of imperial succession,
Chaff from wheat merciless struck.
Ascend to pharaoh, forget my bond,
Thy queen be crowned, my soul undone.