Union Jack

     English Wordplay ~ Listen and Enjoy


Previous Sonnet

   Sonnet 117

Accuse me thus: that I have scanted all,
Wherein I should your great deserts repay,The Mary Rose
Forgot upon your dearest love to call, 
Whereto all bonds do tie me day by day;
That I have frequent been with unknown minds,
And given to time your own dear-purchas'd right;
That I have hoisted sail to all the winds
Which should transport me farthest from your sight.
Book both my wilfulness and errors down,
And on just proof surmise, accumulate;
Bring me within the level of your frown,
But shoot not at me in your waken'd hate;
  Since my appeal says I did strive to prove
  The constancy and virtue of your love.
click here to buy full recording
Click here for
for special offers

Next Sonnet

   Introduction to the Sonnets

   Home Page