The Earl of Oxenford’s Sonnet
By Theresa Rodriguez
“Jesus and Eros – Sonnets, Poems and Songs”
Shakespeare! For so long I knew the image,
But not your person; for you have been kept
Obscured and obfuscated through the visage
Of ancient lies. Oh, how my whole heart leapt
When I through others’ toils found your name!
It is de Vere, and Oxford, Edward; Earl
Of erudition, finest wit, the same
As the Spear-Shaker; our worded pearl,
But not the Poet-Ape. Your glory had
Too long been laid upon the upstart crow,
This man of nothing – fronting, homely, sad
Excuse for all you are and all you know.
For truth is truth, and you do shake a spear;
The Bard, the Age’s Soul, divine de Vere!
Hank Whittemore's Shakespeare Blog 
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
I hope once I’ll have the chance to read this book.
Just one minor remark: I prefer the Oxenford version of his name. He used this version, and as we’ll see, the difference is very important.
Thank you Hank, this is quite an honor.
You are quite welcome. You are an artist!
Line 8 fails to scan. Did Hank omit a word in copying?