Read the excerpt from "Sonnet 29.” Like to the lark at break of day arising From sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven's gate; For thy sweet love remember'd such wealth brings That then I scorn to change my state with kings. The figurative language in these lines convey the theme that being in love makes a person feel like royalty. is not as joyful as being royalty. brings a person the greatest joy. can cause a person to feel confused.