The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes, thy eyes’ windows fall,
Like death, when he shuts up the day of life.
– William Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet, Act 4, Scene 1. The theme of appearance vs reality and symbol of poison are contained in this speech by Friar Laurence to Juliet. He is explaining the death-like state that will be induced when she drinks the Friar’s potion. Metaphors compare lips to roses, and cheeks to ashes. In a simile falling eyelids are likened to death. Death is also personified when "he shuts up" life.