When I was a young man
hey ho my love did bloom
the world my oyster pan
but lo, my heart wa laughter’s own
When I was an eager man
hey ho my love did bloom
to places of rejoicing I ran
but lo, my heart wa laughter’s own
When I was a conceited man
hey ho my love did bloom
oblivious to the rule of clan
but lo, my heart was laughter’s own
When I was a clowning man
hey ho my love did bloom
rejecting any thoughtful plan
but lo, my heart was laughter’s own
When I was a less younger man
hey ho, my love did bloom
and how I’m here, so glad to stand
and lo, my heart is laughter’s own
What a wonderful tribute to Shakespeare! Your words are wonderfully woven alongside his and create this wonderful poetic tapestry.
Loved your inclusion of “hey ho” even though often it is associated with a more depressed/crest fallen emotion by the bard. The world my oyster pan made me giggle. Well done! I loved this tribute.
Love the sound of this poem. I can hear it being sung by a traveling minstrel in Shakespeares time.