Sonnet Reflection #2

Within this sonnet, I noticed a lot of mention about the seasons and their importance. The meaning behind the seasons is mostly about aging and it's effects on human beings. Spring is the season of childhood and is often recognized with the color green. Summer is the season of youth and is a very colorful time in one's life. Fall is usually a symbol for aging because of the changing colors which represents the passing of time. Then, finally, winter is the season of old age, brittleness and coldness. These seasons played a major role in this sonnet because they prove that time goes on and beauty fades. The concept of "Carpe Dium" is also shown in this sonnet. "Carpe Dium" means "to seize the day" which is exactly the message the speaker is trying to send to the young boy. The speaker is basically telling the young man not to waste his beauty because time is passing and that beauty could be turned into much more than just a memory; a child.