Whirlwind: Real Life Romeo and Juliet

by Pixie L. Rigsby

A torrent of emotions

as two worlds collide

What awaits the two

star-crossed lovers

on this rollercoaster ride?

Juliet seems distracted

as she gazes up at the moon

Romeo is downstairs

wondering why he’s with this loon.

Her eyes are dry

despair deeper than tears

Alone with her thoughts

she lives with her fears

She falls asleep, pen in hand

then awakes with a start

Romeo is asleep beside her

Their hearts are miles apart

You know how this ends

or did you forget?

There is no happily ever after

to Romeo and Juliet…