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Harlequin to Columbina

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Shall I compare thee to a summers day?
You're really hot!
And I shall stand by what I say,
Though you protest you're not.

You mock my person,
But your love for me is deep,
I know that as your comments worsen
At my sight you give a leap.

So let this romance start,
And the passions flood,
I would give you my heart,
If I didn't need the blood

Though these comments are made in mirth
No love can claim a truer birth.
Second poem inspired by the Harlequinade, and old theatre style.

Harlequin was one of the zanni, a foolish lower class. He is a very clever clown and rather athletic. He competes for the love of Columbina, a fellow zanni. Dispite her apperant contempt for him, Harlequin would end up with Colubina by the time our play comes to a close.
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circusheart's avatar
Man I love this so much! It's cute and simple, and the style really reminds me of the Harlequin character. So much love for Harlequin and Columbine!