Sonnet 75

I think sonnet 75 is a very interesting poem because of its unique tone. Instead of a description or explination of a passion, sonnet 75 is a lot more eager. It's more like a confession, like Shakespere is stating his utter veneration and obsession for whoever he's writing about. It lacks a sense of patience- it's not necesarily a bad thing, but you just have to appreciate it in a different way.

"So are you to my thoughts as food to life
Or as sweet-season'd showers are too the ground"
These are just two examples of how Shakespere shows the obsession he has with this girl. Throughout the sonnet he explains that the only way he'll ever be happy is if hes with his love. I think that it's very interesting how Shakepere is actually a lot more personal in this sonnet than in others. He shows his longing and almost vulnerablility without doubting it.

I think this is a very significant sonnet out of Shakespere's collection. The fact that its steps out of a comfortable zone and takes the next level makes it more stimulating. However, what is true to this poem and all of Shakespere's poems is that they can be interpretated differently by anyone. But in my opinion, I think William Shakespere's sonnet 75 is very memorable and notable. It's not the average sonnet, in a sense.


"So are you to my thoughts as food to life
Or as sweet-season'd showers are too the ground
And for the peace of you I hold such strife
As a 'twixt miser and his wealth is found;
Now proud as an enjoyer and anon
Doubting the filching age will steal his treasure,
Now counting best to be with you alone,
Then better'd that the world may see my pleasure;
Sometime all full with feasting on your sight
And by and by clean starved for a look;
Possesing or pursuing no delight,
Save what is had of must from you be took.
Thus do I pine and surfeit day by day,
Or gluttoning on all, or all away."