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Catholic4ever
03-25-2008, 06:48 PM
Let me confess that we two must be twain,
Although our undivided loves are one:
So shall those blots that do with me remain
Without thy help by me be borne alone.
In our two loves there is but one respect,
Though in our lives a separable spite,
Which though it alter not love's sole effect,
Yet doth it steal sweet hours from love's delight.
I may not evermore acknowledge thee,
Lest my bewailed guilt should do thee shame,
Nor thou with public kindness honour me,
Unless thou take that honour from thy name:
But do not so; I love thee in such sort
As, thou being mine, mine is thy good report.

this is a good sonnet in my opinion but i dont know wat it means. love? togethernes? can somebody plz help me?

also if u could i would help but can u tell me wat kind of art would go good with this sonnet?
plz and thank you anyone who helps =)

Sarasvati21
03-25-2008, 07:59 PM
Though we must be apart, our love will always keep us together. By parting, you will not have to share the burdens that belong to me. Our love is one, though we live separately. This separation does not alter the effect of our love, but it takes away from our happiness. I may not always acknowledge you, because I don't want to give you the shame of my guilt. Also, do me no public kindness, so as to not dishonour your name. But nevermind: I love you in such a manner that your good reputation cleanses mine.

This is a sonnet about the power of love, togetherness, and reputation. As for art, I would think something of warm tones and an impressionistic theme would go well with this particular sonnet.