| Translation and Analysis of Sonnet XV |
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| SONNET 15 |
| When I consider every thing that grows |
| Holds in perfection but a little moment, |
| That this huge stage presenteth nought but shows |
| Whereon the stars in secret influence comment; |
| When I perceive that men as plants increase, |
| Cheered and cheque'd even by the self-same sky, |
| Vaunt in their youthful sap, at height decrease, |
| And wear their brave state out of memory; |
| Then the conceit of this inconstant stay |
| Sets you most rich in youth before my sight, |
| Where wasteful Time debateth with Decay, |
| To change your day of youth to sullied night; |
| And all in war with Time for love of you, |
| As he takes from you, I engraft you new. |
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