This is one of my
favourite sonnets of the Bard. The idea of being remembered forever,
no matter how the world may change, is beautiful. Upon a second
thought, that's exactly what happened to Shakespeare and his works
throughout the ages. The Bard has died, but his legacy lives.
It makes me wonder
whether Shakespeare had written this sonnet while thinking about
himself, whether he will live through the ages in 'this', the verses
and works that he made, and 'dwell in lovers' eyes'. Well, I love
him. Does that make me a lover in a sense?
But whatever it was
that entered Shakespeare's mind when he wrote this, the sonnet truly
can apply to himself. And maybe, it can apply to anyone great enough
to be remembered by the rest of their fellow human beings when they
die.
Just a thought. Have a
nice day.
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