William Shakespeare(1564–1616)
Sonnet 29
When, in disgrace 0 with fortune and men's eyes,disfavor
I all alone beweep my outcast state,
And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless 0 cries,futile
And look upon myself, and curse my fate,
Wishing me like to one more rich in hope,
Featured 0 like him, like him 5 with friendsformed; handsome
possessed,
Desiring this man's art and that man's scope, 6skHl
With what I most enjoy contented least;
Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising,
Haply I think on thee—and then my state,7
Like to the lark at break of day arising
From sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven's gate;
For thy sweet love rememb'red such wealth brings
That then I scorn to change my state with kings.