A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning (poem)

"A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" by John Donne explores the deep connection between two lovers. The poem suggests that true love remains strong even when partners are apart. Donne urges them not to mourn their separation with sadness or tears because their spiritual bond is more enduring than physical proximity. Instead, he compares their love to a compass: as one part moves away, the other stays stable, maintaining their relationship’s integrity. The poem emphasizes that genuine love is resilient and sacred, not dependent on physical closeness or outward displays of grief.