When I read this poem I knew it was from 1681 because it states that was the date it was written. It is weird that a poem written in the 17th century is still popular, but I think it is still popular for a couple of reasons.
1)Its about sex, and no matter what anyone says thats interesting to read about.
2) A lot of girls can relate to the way he's talking to her
I read this poem and kind of took a modern day approach. The first thing I thought was frat boys. Now, no offense to all frat boys but the ones that I have come into contact with all seem to have a game plan similar to the man in this poem. The man in this poem tells the woman he loves her to no end and if he could love her forever he would but time is running out. In his line "Now therefore, while the youthful hue sits on thy skin like morning dew..." he is saying that while they are still young they must act now. This is how I compare the man in the poem to frat guys, well I guess mostly all guys in college, but they have a way in trying to talk a girl into doing things they probably don't want to or shouldn't do, and for the record I've had the speech given to me, but I didn't fall for it.
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I like the fact that you related this poem back to something in your own life. I think that is the best way to try to figure out what the author is talking about. Great job!
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