Little Wonders and Other Works

Sonnet 1

This is a pastiche of Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare. This pastiche consists of 14 lines and the abab cdcd efef gg pattern. Can you spot these things?

Shall I compare you to a perfect day at the beach?
You are much more majestic;
So smart that you teach;
And you are never pessimistic.
This view is something I've never seen;
I wish I could stand here all day;
Yet I always keep away.
The mystery is what scares me the most;
If secrets spill I may not see you;
Than to give you trouble I'd rather be toast;
All of this might destroy you too.
    I think you would agree that if I said something,
    Our new relationship would be nothing.