Megan Porter Mrs.

Gardner English 10 honors 2 25 September 2013 Sonnet 2 Analysis In sonnet 2, the theme of fearing old age really stands out. The poet uses the image of thine own deep-sunken eyes to allow the reader to mentally see the old mans eyes sinking into his head until he looks like an empty skull. This shows that death is always waiting for us within ourselves. But, the speaker says in line 6 the treasure of thy lusty days as he refers to the young mans beauty. He is saying that beauty is like money; you can save it, spend it, and pass it on. In line 11, Shakespeare makes a reference to line 6 when he says sum my count. Instead of wasting his beauty by keeping it all to himself, the old man deposits it to his son. These points that were made all add to the theme of fear of old age. Aging is permanent: the poet shows how having a son can reverse age. Original Fear Sonnet Once upon a time, there was a young man, Twenty years of age and from Time hed run. Afraid that old age had finlly began While Time chased him under the sun. But, like the hot sun, the fun has to end. As the young man began to slow down; He realized he had loose ties to mend. Time rushed upon him and gave him a frown. Old age is as natural as a flower, And as slow as the beautiful bright moon. Aging is fresh like a warm June shower. Dont worry friend, aging wont grasp you soon. He would still have time was what he vowed. The young man could relax and watch the clouds.