'To His Coy Mistress'

"To His Coy Mistress" is a poem where the speaker urges a woman to seize the moment and consider a romantic relationship. He argues that life is temporary and time is fleeting, implying they should indulge in love before aging and death limit their opportunities. The poem emphasizes the themes of urgency, mortality, and the desire to make the most of life and love while they still can. The speaker balances poetic persuasion with reflections on human mortality, encouraging action over hesitation.