Billy Shakespeare Is A Friend of Mine

Here, from Robert’s oeuvre, is a selection of poems that either directly or indirectly find their impetus in one or more of The Bard’s plays or sonnets. Robert said, ＂Rather than take myself seriously, and have someone assume I am comparing myself with The Bard, I thought I would have fun with the title.＂ ＂I am not a Shakespeare expert,＂ he said, ＂only a fan and longstanding friend of his work.Thus the title: Billy Shakespeare Is A Friend of MineThese poems employ words and lines from Shakespeare to help punctuate and illustrate modern times, thoughts & questions. Others examine such plays as Julius C sar and look for the character connections below the surface.If you like Shakespeare... you will find something here to like!

Robert J. Sadler - is the author of a riveting series of novels chronicling the life and investigations of Michael Grant; PI, sometime-Government Spook and former Dallas Police Department Homicide Lieutenant. In addition to being a Private Investigator & Security Consultant, Vietnam Veteran, and former Dallas Cop, Robert is a well-established Poet. As a Poet, Robert has penned over 4000 poems. These poems have been collected in a four volume set: Poetic License #41210964 - Opus I, Opus II, Opus III & Opus IV. Each of the Opus volumes contain around 1,000 poems. Robert’s poems cover many styles and forms and range from the simple to the sublime. Of his many influences and inspirations perhaps none has been more inspiring than that of William Shakespeare.