In Stratford-upon-Avon, he was born,A playwright, poet, and actor sworn.At 18, he wed Anne Hathaway,Three children they had, a family to stay.In London, he found his fame,The Lord Chamberlain's Men his claim to name.A writer, actor, and part-owner too,His success in theater, forever true.At 49, he retired to his home,In Stratford, where he wished to roam.Three years later, he passed away,Leaving behind a legacy to stay.His private life, a mystery to all,Speculations rise, but none can call.His physical appearance, his beliefs, his love,All remain a mystery, like a dove.But his works, his words, his plays,Forever etched in history's gaze.Shakespeare, a name that will never fade,His legacy, forever to be displayed.