On my First Sonne Poem

Structure

-written as an elegy to show respect to the deceased

-formal structure suggests although he tries to control his emotions, he cannot control the death of his son

-written in iambic pentameter, reminds us of a heartbeat

-shortened version of a sonnet, perhaps reflecting how son's life was cut short

Language

-'best piece of poetrie'-even though he was a talented poet, he viewed his son as his best creation, extremely touching

-'child of my right hand and joy'-shows how important his son was to him, he loved him dearly and it…