Two families formerly foes
Toss flaming hatred to a funeral pyre;
Those they hated in Verona
They now regretfully admire.

Giving ground to one another
When they formerly would giveth none;
Conceding the moon to Montague
And to Capulet the sun.

Two houses side by side
Like two weeping eyes;
Tears drowning the feud-filled flames,
Leaving ashes of shame.

Dressed as the cheek of night
In the light of day;
Mourning two star-crossed lovers
Who six feet under lay.

Two entombed hearts
Facing stars they hath crossed;
Whispering wind bids farewell
To the lives they hath lost;

Aye, the dagger 'tis stained with blood;
Mortal flesh it kills;
Though it hath preserved an eternal love
That drips from poets' quills.

Scene I

The Montague and Capulet clans are gathered at Romeo and Juliet's funeral. Like two sabers crossed, Lord Montague and Lord Capulet lock on to each other's gaze.