The poem describes the beauty of a woman, focusing on her golden hair and its effect on the speaker's emotions. The speaker is overwhelmed by the sight of her hair, which shines like gold in the sunlight, filling him with joy and sorrow simultaneously. He is drawn to her beauty but aware that it will ultimately lead to his downfall.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1344 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet