In summary, the poem is written to a woman who is slow to respond to the speaker's sexual advances. ... In the second stanza he remembers how short life is and the dangers of waiting too long to obtain something. ... The writer use a type of sound effect known as pun, in line 41 (Let us roll all our strength and all) and 42 (Our sweetness up into one ball) with an intention to play on words. ...

• Word Count: 1363
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School