Sonnet 73 Sonnet 73 gives an insight into a particularly emotional time in William Shakespeare's life. William Shakespeare, who lived during the second half of the 16th century and the early 17th century, wrote sonnet 73 to an anonymous lover. The sonnet discuses themes of time, love and finally death. The sonnet uses AB AB rhyme, meaning that the first line rhymes with the third, whilst the second line rhymes with the fourth Sonnet 73 is divided into three …showed first 75 words of 608 total…

…showed last 75 words of 608 total…there is still an element of love. The poem addresses a lover of the writer through figurative language and metaphors. The organization of the poem makes a steady progression from images of aging, to dying, to death but there is always, or should always be love. In conclusion sonnet 73 made me appreciate how precious life and youth are. It also reminds me to seize the day and take advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead.