The poem describes the beloved's beauty and its effects on the speaker. The first line introduces the theme of the beloved carrying the speaker's heart in her face. The poem then elaborates on the beloved's beauty, comparing it to natural wonders like the sun and flowers. The speaker is overwhelmed by this beauty, feeling a sense of longing and desire.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1343 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet