Notes for Shakespeare's Sonnet 43


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1. When most I wink: when I shut my eyes the most; i.e., when I sleep.

2. unrespected: irrespective of choice; i.e. the daylight sights his eyes see are not necessarily chosen or voluntary.

4. dark directed: directed by the dark.

9. blessed made: created by a blessing.

11. fair imperfect shade: i.e. your night shadow is imperfect (due to lack of light) yet beautiful.