William Shakespeare's sonnet Not Marble, Nor The Gilded Monuments is all about the powerful impact of time. In this poem, the poet reveals the stark reality that everything comes to an end gradually by the impact of time. Nothing in this world is permanent, everything is momentary. Time is supreme. However, the poem acknowledges the durability of the written word in comparison to other structures like marble or gold-plated structures. He feels that a literary composition like a poem can touch the hearts of many and can withstand the corrosive impact of time. The poet contrasts the power of poetry with that of monuments built by princes and kings. Wars can destroy the monuments but even the god of war cannot burn the impact of written words. The poet advises the person he loves to move forward forgetting all fears and enmity. This will keep him alive in the minds of future generation. This is the best way to live in peace till the world comes to an end.
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