Whoso List to Hunt
hunting the illusive Anne Boleyn
Sonnet 30
a man’s fiery passion and a woman’s indifference somehow fuel a relationship
Sonnet 75
the tide washes away his lover’s name, so he solidifies it in poetry
Sonnet 18
she is better than a summer’s day and her beauty will be eternal in poetry
Sonnet 29
sometimes he wants to live the life of others, but then remembers he has his lover to himself
Sonnet 73
death and old age can encourage love due to the lack of time left with one another
Sonnet 116
Defines love as an unmoving, timeless marriage of true minds
Sonnet 130
his love is a unique, human woman not to be compared to ridiculous things
The Passionate Shepherd to His Love
come be my love; I’m desperate… I’ll give you fancy gifts!
The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd
you’re foolish to be so optimistic, but if you would remain forever young I would be your love
Song
seven impossible tasks, most notably finding a loyal and true woman
Meditation 17
Christians are part of one indispensable body (book, continent), and tribulation brings us closer to God (money)
Death Be Not Proud
Death is pathetic and powerless, especially to those who will have eternal life in heaven
On My First Son
mourns the death of a 7 yr old boy; his ‘best work of poetry’ is lucky to die young and escape the pain of the world
Song: To Celia
makes a toast with his eyes, she makes a floral wreath immortal with her breath..
. Love?
