Journal+Entry

My First Play

I put on my finest cloths and locked the door to my law firm. My wife was feeling ill so I was alone for the night. I was going the the theater to see my first ever Shakespeare play. I was excited like a child on Christmas morning for this was my first play, and it is reviewed to be one of his best plays yet. I was feeling hungry so I decided to pick up a meal. I had saved up for this night for awhile so I set out to find the most delicious meal I could eat. I ended up stumbling across a man who was selling a most delicious meal, to delectable for me to pass up on. It was flame roasted pork served in a spicy yet sweet sauce with a potato and a glass of fine wine. It was six thirty before I had finished my meal so I was running late for time. I walked down the busy street, filled with new faces, each of which told a new story. There was such a great mix or wealth and poverty, me being a handsomely wealthy man had never had to live in the foot steps of those who had nothing. But tonight was a night of celebration so I did my best to stay joyful. I reached the theater, outside it was overflowing with anxious spectators waiting to get a glimpse of Shakespeare's newest creation. I payed my two pennies for a great seat almost center, looking almost straight on to actors. The lights dimmed and the play began. The costumes the actors wore were rich with colour, displaying the most intricate and beautiful designs. The story kept me greatly intrigued throughout the entire play, it was truly a piece of art. When it finished the entire theater stood to their feet and exploded with applause. Even the mayor of London, John Le Blund, had resulted in giving the actors a standing ovation. It was really a unique experience for me.

After the play I attended a formal ball that I was invited to by one of my fellow business men in my law practice. As far as the eye could see there was rich food and colouful decorations surrounding the room. The people there wore spectacular looking cloths, the likes of which I had only seen at royal gatherings. I had never seen so many beautiful woman accompanied by men of such high stature before in my life. It was all so very thrilling for me but unfortunately time had gone by quickly and I had lost track of it. So I said goodbye to those I knew and those I met at the ball and returned home to my sick wife who was extremely grateful when I surprised her with a hot cup of tea.

By Tom Norman