To His Coy Mistress In “To His Coy Mistress” by Andrew Marvell, the speaker tells of how fleeting life is and tries to persuade his mistress to consummate their love. Even though Marvell divides this poem into three logical sections, the diction could be more passionate and romantic. His focus should be less on death and more on their relationship. In the beginning of the poem gentle lines and imagery are used. “We would sit down, and think which way to walk and pass our long love’s day.” What this line brings to mind is of a couple in love sitting down together planning how they will spend the day. He continues to