![]() ![]() We still occasionally hear the phrase 'betwixt and between'. As 'twixt a miser and his wealth is found. Miser strives to guard his treasure from all comers, and the contrastĪlso drawn between the peace of the beloved and the strife which hisĮndure. Partly the exigencies of rhyme which have forced the use of the word. strifeĬontention, disputation, fighting, but one must bear in mind that it is I hold such strife = I strive to be vigilant. Probably there is a pun intended on piece. That you might live an undisturbed life in order that I might enjoy And for the peace of you I hold such strife And 'You are as beneficial to my thoughts as spring showers are to the ground'. ![]() Or as sweet-season'd showers are to the ground sweet-season'd = sweet smelling of the sweet season of the year i.e. So are you to my thoughts as food to life, As food is necessary to life, so are you necessary to my thoughts. You will receive the (rare) newsletters with information related to the site, development, books etc. The quickest way to be informed of new articles and new videos is to follow me on Twitter.Īlternatively, go to the “Subscribe Free” page (top menu bar, last link from the right) and complete very short form. Soon after, the poet sees the negative side of the situation in that he alternates starving with feasting on that same allegorical food. This is the opening of the sonnet, a sprightly allegorical tribute to the young friend who stirs the poet’s emotions. ![]() But this is the extreme extent of any “sales” effort, call or solicitation. And if you wish I will even sign the book. After all Shakespeare wrote them, I simply extracted, structured and compiled them so as to make Shakespeare both useful in your life endeavors and very “user friendly” as they say. The quote in this post and more than ten thousand others will lead you to find the words that perfectly strengthen your argument(s). Of course, if you acquire the book “Your Daily Shakespeare” (click on “The book” in the menu), you will not only enjoy it but you will find it very useful. To receive an (almost) daily copy of the latest blog and Shakespearean verbal ‘weapon’ subscribe for free to this site (click on the top-right link on the menu).Īnd I promise, no sales calls, trade leads, venomous schemes, hidden plots, Machiavellian conspiracies, commercial ploys, psychological tricks, leads exchanges, barter proposals, suggestions or offers of any kind imaginable (and unimaginable). The droghte of March hath perced to the roote.” “Whan that Aprill, with his shoures soote (“sweet showers”) For literature buffs the first English poet to come out with the sweet-season idea was Chaucer, It is true that the Sonnet as well as many others were directed to a young man, but the spirit transcends gender limitations. Excellent line for a card or a romantic declaration. ![]() Or as sweet-seasoned showers are to the ground” (SON 75) “So are you to my thoughts as food to life, ![]()
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