This
paper reviews and critiques the
poems "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell, "A Fine, A Private Place" by Diane Ackerman, "A Late Aubade" by Richard Wilbur, "We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks, and "Sex Without
Love" by Sharon Olds. Specifically, it discusses how all of these poems exhibit the carpe diem
philosophy. From dying young to underwater love, all of these poems signify significant moments in time and, according to the paper, show how seizing the
day can last a lifetime. The paper also asks how these poems -- one of which was written centuries ago -- relate to our lives in modern times.