Sonnets are guys writing in English, imitating an Italian song form. It was a form definitely sung as often as it was recited.
“Generally I finish a first draft in 2-6 months, then I set it aside for a while so that when I come back to it I can read it with fresh eyes and figure out how to improve it.”
“Religion is organized to satisfy and guide the soul - politics does the same thing for the body.”