Shakespeare in the Summer - a given

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Hi, I just love this community so v. v. much. I learn alot and have become less stressed. This is my mantra...greatpoets, greatpoets. lol

Anyway, we cannot reflect on love in the summer without THIS greatpoet!

Sonnets

CXLI.

In faith, I do not love thee with mine eyes,
For they in thee a thousand errors note;
But 'tis my heart that loves what they despise,
Who in despite of view is pleased to dote;
Nor are mine ears with thy tongue's tune delighted,
Nor tender feeling, to base touches prone,
Nor taste, nor smell, desire to be invited
To any sensual feast with thee alone:
But my five wits nor my five senses can
Dissuade one foolish heart from serving thee,
Who leaves unsway'd the likeness of a man,
Thy proud hearts slave and vassal wretch to be:
Only my plague thus far I count my gain,
That she that makes me sin awards me pain.



Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Comments

[anamacha.livejournal.com]

lovely. his verbiage is difficult to get through, but is usually worth it. thanks for sharing.