Synopsis of Shakespeare's Sonnet 4:

> The poet returns to the idea of beauty as treasure that should be invested for profit. Here, the young man’s refusal to beget a child is likened to his spending inherited wealth on himself rather than investing it or sharing it generously.

https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/shakespear...

Hm, I'm not actually sure that this is better than Sonnet 4. It doesn't seem to actually perform any better? I'd like to know what other people think of the newer Sonnet.