Bard’s Day
(23 April)
It’s a word that without
Context is simply one
Strange sound
Add a letter, the hair
On the bottom of his
Face has definition
Instead substitute
A letter, the word
And man (he was a
Man) take flight
Happy birthday, man
Of words that fly
In conversation, I prefer Christopher. My mom named me after Christopher Robin, after all. In writing, I use “C L Couch” (or, more simply, “c l couch”) because the form is genderless and also frankly easier to use. I have awful writer’s cramp. I am an educator more or less retired, more or less due to disability. At present, I live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (USA). My writing here I mean to be occasional and also devotional. Either or both. The banner and profile photographs are by my friend and peer Debra Danielson. More of Debbie’s work to be enjoyed is at debradanielson.org. Thanks to each of you and both and all for coming to my blog.
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clcouch123
April 23, 2016 at 9:41 pm
Lovely tribute to him. What number of birthday is it? Such a talented man, hundreds of years later still, his plays and poetry are the height of excellence.
April 23, 2016 at 11:22 pm
I’m happy you like this. This is birthday 452. Yes, his work seems to be good for all times, doesn’t it? The best performance of his plays I’ve experienced so far were at the Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario. Go, Canada!
April 23, 2016 at 11:26 pm
That’s awesome. I go to Shakespeare in the park every year in Edmonton. They did a hilarious version of A Mid Summers Night Dream and a disturbing (but wonderful) rendition of Richard the III.
April 24, 2016 at 10:49 pm
I’m delighted you get to experience Shakespeare in performance every year. I have no problem believing that the comedy and tragedy (or history) are done superbly.