Sonnet CVII: Not Mine Own Fears, Nor the Prophetic Soul
July 6, 2023Sigh No More
July 6, 2023Sonnet 106: When in the Chronicle of Wasted Time
When in the chronicle of wasted time
I see descriptions of the fairest wights,
And beauty making beautiful old rhyme
In praise of ladies dead and lovely knights,
Then, in the blazon of sweet beauty’s best,
Of hand, of foot, of lip, of eye, of brow,
I see their antique pen would have express’d
Even such a beauty as you master now.
So all their praises are but prophecies
Of this our time, all you prefiguring;
And, for they look’d but with divining eyes,
They had not skill enough your worth to sing:
For we, which now behold these present days,
Have eyes to wonder, but lack tongues to praise.
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is considered one of the greatest playwrights in history. He wrote numerous plays, including tragedies, comedies, and historical plays, such as "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet," and "Macbeth." His works have been translated into every major language, and his influence can be seen in literature, theater, and film around the world.