“My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun; Coral is far more red than her lips' red; If snow be white, why then her breasts are dun; If hairs be wires, black wires grow on her head. I have seen roses damask'd, red and white, But no such roses see I in her cheeks; And in some perfumes is there more delight Than in the breath that from my mistress reeks. I love to hear her speak, yet well I know That music hath a far more pleasing sound; I grant I never saw a goddess go; My mistress, when she walks, treads on the ground: And yet, by heaven, I think my love as rare As any she belied with false compare.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
Shakespeare's Sonnets
Shakespeare's Sonnets is a renowned collection of 154 poems, traditionally attributed to the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare. The sonnets are known for their exploration of various themes, including love, beauty, and the passage of time. They are written in the form of sonnets, a traditional poetic structure that has been used by many poets throughout history. more
Author
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (1564 - April 23, 1616) was one of the greatest poets of the English Renaissance, renowned for his dramatic works. His plays spanned a variety of genres, including tragedy, comedy, and history, and have had a profound impact on literature worldwide. more
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