Violent Delights...

"These violent delights have violent ends11

And in their triumph die, like fire and powder,22

Which as they kiss consume."33

- William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, 2.344

Our violent delights have lasted centuries and have still not met in a "violent end". At least not one for me or him. I can never be free of him and in our triumph, we will consume the world. Like fire and powder, our love will be consumed and leave the world in ashes.

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  • wolfcub
    October 31

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    Oh, this is probably my favourite Shakespeare quote. I think I've already used it in a previous work, but it's so good I might just have to use it again!
    Thanks
    Katie

  • daftweejimmy gold member
    October 29

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    Ummm...

    Very poetic, very romantic, and pretty confusing and meaningless. But then poetry doesn't have to mean anything to be appreciated, and this one has a ring of authentic poetry about it.


  • DewDrop
    October 29

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    Short, to the point, sweet, delight ful, and spoke to me in vomlumes, Wonderful job here. I am glad I took the time to read it Keep up the good work,

    Dew