> The poet returns to the idea of beauty as treasure that should be invested for profit. Here, the young man’s refusal to beget a child is likened to his spending inherited wealth on himself rather than investing it or sharing it generously.
Hm, I'm not actually sure that this is better than Sonnet 4. It doesn't seem to actually perform any better? I'd like to know what other people think of the newer Sonnet.
> The poet returns to the idea of beauty as treasure that should be invested for profit. Here, the young man’s refusal to beget a child is likened to his spending inherited wealth on himself rather than investing it or sharing it generously.
https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/shakespear...