Italian sonnet, as a note. I think. I can't remember. I believe it is.
It's a homosexual sonnet! Since when do those exist? Since Shakespeare published a series of poems for a young nobleman. Yes, Shakespeare was a ho. He was not loyal to his wife in any sense of the worddd.
Except this is from a (fictional) nobleman's wife to a (fictional) female knight, presumably one of her husband's vassals.
Realistically, in Elizabethan England (which is when this takes place), there were probably no female knights, but it's such a romantic idea. Elizabeth herself fought alongside her soldiers. Why not.
There were female gladiators in ancient Rome. Fun fact.
I've written a couple sonnets, but this is my favorite. It was fun, and I have a slight crush on my Lady Knight >_>
So puzz'ling, these emotions in my breast
And yet it seems that thou art so assured
That thou wilst have me 'fore the Day Star's quest
Has come to close- 'tis what I've waited for
My lady knight, thy thoughts shall see success
Through thee my cold heart has met its sweet pulse
And though the outsiders shall call it false,
My core has surrendered without durress.
A lovely maid in armor, I believe,
Could best the other knights on charm alone
And though mine lord would surely have thee gone,
Thou hast (and he could not) my love achieved.
So take this token of my handkerchief
And grant a kiss to set reason adrift.
