In looking up information about the last poem I posted, I came across this additional poem by Shakespeare. I cannot say I like all of his writings, but some of his love sonnets are very striking.
Here is one that he wrote for his wife, Anne Hathaway. Once again, try reading this one out-loud. As you reach the last two lines, look for her name in the words; if you can't see it, look at the comment I have attached to this post.
Without further ado, Shakespeare's love for his Love.
Those lips that Love's own hand did make
Breathed forth the sound that said 'I hate'
To me that languish'd for her sake;
But when she saw my woeful state
Straight in her heart did mercy come,
Chiding that tongue that ever sweet
Was used in giving gentle doom,
And taught it thus anew to greet:
'I hate' she alter'd with an end,
That follow'd it as gentle day
Doth follow night, who like a fiend
From heaven to hell is flown away;
'I hate' from hate away she threw,
And saved my life, saying 'not you.'
William Shakespeare 1564-1616
"Hate away" is said to have been pronounced in the Bard's day as "hath-away"
ReplyDelete"And saved my life," when said in the rhythm of poetry, almost sounds like "Anne saved my life."
I find this poem very romantic.