Happy Valentine’s Day. I thought this year the holiday needed a twist. Mr. Shakespeare is here to shake things up a bit. Here is his sonnet 130 accompanied by the reds of Reykjavik.
My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun; Coral is far more red than her lips’ red;
If snow be white, why then her breasts are dun; If hairs be wires, black wires grow on her head.
I have seen roses damask’d, red and white, But no such roses see I in her cheeks;
And in some perfumes is there more delight Than in the breath that from my mistress reeks.
I love to hear her speak, yet well I know That music hath a far more pleasing sound;
I grant I never saw a goddess go; My mistress, when she walks, treads on the ground:
And yet, by heaven, I think my love as rare As any she belied with false compare.
What a fabulous post! It’s not every day a Shakespeare sonnet gets quoted in a blog!
You have a keen eye for color. And Shakespeare to boot. What a Valentine!
thanks linda. glad you enjoyed old bill! sonnet 130 is not the expected one for valentine’s day, but i thought it would be good fun.
Awesome photos and perfect day to post red to. Do you take all of these photos yourself Kurt?
Great website. So glad to see the cool stuff you do…
Aloha wags!
jt thanks for the kind words! they are much appreciated. yes, i have taken all the pics on the site with just a few exceptions – where noted. reykjavik is a cool place. it reminds a lot of missoula.