To His Coy Mistress
Andrew Marvell’s “To His Coy Mistress” transforms seduction into philosophy, urging lovers to seize life before time and death prevail.
Theme
carpe diem
2 poems
carpe diem
To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time
Robert Herrick’s “To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time” urges readers to seize youth and beauty before time fades them away.