Sonnet 10 by Shakespeare

Sonnet 10 is another of Shakespeare's procreation sonnets. Shakespeare uses a rather harsh tone to admonish the young man for his refusal to fall in love and have children.

Synopsis
The procreation theme is repeated, though for the first time a personal relationship between the poet and the youth is stated, even to the extent that the youth is asked to have a child to please the poet. The poem stresses the charm of the youth, who is much loved. The middle lines toy with imagery of political rebellion, mentioning conspiracies and destruction of houses.