Shakespeare poem contest

Write a poem consisting of at least one but no more than three Shakespearean quotes. eg. sharper than a serpents tooth. also provide where the quote is from (what play/poem)

criteria:
10 lines minimum
at least one Shakespearean quote (more is not always better)
source of quote
rhyme scheme is preferred but not required
deadline is may 1st
*edit* those who contact me saying there in the process of writing a poem before deadline date will be given 1 extra day

rewards:
1st place: 7 comments and ratings
2nd place: 5 comments and ratings
3rd place: 3 comments and ratings
4th place 1 comment and rating

good luck!
and Blessed Be!

Aha looks like a bit of fun. (:
Wrote it in 5 minutes.

Undesired thoughts--

Nothing can come of nothing: speak again.
For when silence steals your tongue
your mind begs to stay unknown,
such thoughts should not be released
from the cage in which they've grown.
O! let me not be mad, not mad, sweet heaven.
Beg forgiveness;
the gods may hear your final plea
and in the hope of redemption
such thoughts may once roam free.

`Nothing can come of nothing: Speak again.
[Quote from King Lear, Lear is speaking to Cordelia after she has stated she has nothing to say about her love for him.]

`O! let me not be mad, not mad, sweet heaven.
[Again from King Lear. Lear fears he is going insane and prays to the Gods for it not to be true.]

Poems about Schizophrenia not King Lear. :)

(Im pretty sure theres a couple of shakespeare's quotes from Romeo & Juliet, some paraphrased some not, i just love the storyline so I summed it all up into a poem :p)

The Story Not Meant To Be Told

Twas a tale of new
and a tale of old,
a tale quite uncommon
yet one widely told.

It had been a story
of teenagers once loved,
which ended in peril
upon a hand ungloved.

Romeo met Juliet
in midst a calm nigh'
thy chastity is strong
though her heart did cry.

Passion and valor
led him to request,
the name of his lover
inscribed upon thy crest.

An utterance of pain
surpassed her lips,
you see she held the name
of a lady Capulet.

The sole foe
of the family Montague,
left young Romeo
crushed, broken in two.

Faith in their future
the two would meet,
gradually growing closer
through a love so discreet.

Though stubbornness stands
and traditions cling,
uncertainty lands
as gunshots ring.

A well thought plan
put onto paper,
less successful in life
in this romantic caper.

On bended knees
Romeo can't believe
his tranquil Juliet
dead before thee.

Yet a ruse to fool
those once held dear,
Romeo left unaware,
could not persevere.

The poison upon thy lips
held dear Romeo content,
as Juliet rose to life
only to forever repent.

Thy dagger through skin
driven far to deep,
not a sound broke silence
as she fell to sleep.

It was a tale of old
one once renewed,
The story not meant to be told,
of a Capulet and Montague

- Bryce Dressler

I'm in the middle of writing one, hopefully I can get it done in time.

I'd like to have a go but it may take a while :)

Thine eyne incliped fair anight
by Italian Stallion

'Tis fair anight that thee has oft incliped,
agazed thy complexion abates, yare to discase;
this bud of love by summer's ripening breath,
may prove a beauteous flower when next we meet.

Nighted, the fineless flote, 'tis quaint...
anight, even the sky's eyne give oeilliad.
Fancy-free, nature's labras are softly vading,
embrasuring the whist union; garish anight by day.

Amorous glances pierce subdued nighted darkness,
garnering sheer beauty whilst yearning thy affect.
Stilly welkin waves pastels amidst its fineless canvas,
painting feature - union carkanet on thine bare neck.

© Copyright 2009 By: Italian Stallion

[*Quote taken from William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet - Act II. Scene II. Capulet's Orchard*]

1st place "Italian Stallion"
2nd place "Miss Take"
3rd place "Vanilla"
4th place "ASPHYXIATED"

poems judged on usage of words and general creativity
thank you too those who entered the first contest I've hosted and i would still like too see more poems of this criteria as they are all great.

Thank you and congratulations to all the winners. They were all great writes. :]

Woops! I missed the deadline! Oh well, it was a great idea for a contest, and congratulations to everyone else, your poems were really good :)

(mine wouldn't have had a chance!!)