- Wm. Shakespeare
I do believe her, though I know she lies,
That she might think me some untutor'd youth,
Unlearned in the world's false subtleties.
Thus vainly thinking that she thinks me young,
Although she knows my days are past the best,
Simply I credit her false speaking tongue:
On both sides thus is simple truth suppress'd.
But wherefore says she not she is unjust?
And wherefore say not I that I am old?
O, love's best habit is in seeming trust,
And age in love loves not to have years told:
Therefore I lie with her and she with me,
And in our faults by lies we flatter'd be.
ALSO
from: Rabbi Ben Ezra
Grow old along with me!
The best is yet to be,
The last of life, for which the first was made:
Our times are in His hand
Who saith, 'A whole I planned,
Youth shows but half; trust God: see all, nor be
afraid!'
It's very interesting to know of other oldyweds (I'm looking at a 30th wedding anniversary this August). Also, I've always wanted to know a couple who thought this Shakespearean sonnet fit their relationship.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your upcoming anniversary! Are you going to have a big celebration?
DeleteIn my mind, this sonnet is about being totally aware of each others' shortcomings and faults, but not caring.
Is it really a lie to say that your aging, plump, moody love is the most beautiful, trustworthy person in the world and holds your life is in her/his hands?
To me it's not. It's just seeing through eyes of love. I suspect this describes a lot more relationships than people think.
Again, Congratulations.