The Speech of William Shakespeare

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The mystical force which the muses sing
Humbler of both prince and king
Brought forth upon the wings of dove
Celebrate the mysticism that is love.
‘Tis a power I can not contain
But yet a cup from which I shall not refrain
The star-crossed lovers know the roar
In love with each other post mortum as before
But what has happened to this heaven matched set?
To handsome young Romeo and fair Juliet?
What of their love immortal became?
Hath death extinguished their amorous flame?
Nay, they have preserved
And their love so deserved
Hath even peace renewed
Between Capulet and Montague
O happy blessing, O coveted prize
Truly, this love never dies
O Great Provider, O Sovereign King
To you, our praises we doth sing!
The mystical force, dare we ever explain?
Though in ending painful, do we ever disdain?
Oh you filler of all my needs
For you and only for you shall I bleed
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