” (Herbert 9) are attractive elements which all die. Herbert is suggesting the same of people. Fixation of earthly pleasure will lead to obsession which will ultimately lead to a persons final death. Herbert illustrates death throughout the poem by his repetition of the word die and by the illustration that everything comes to and end. Finally, at the end of the poem although “the whole world turn to coal” (Herbert 15) some individuals will live. There are dyer outcomes for everything in life but a “virtuous soul” (Herbert 13), someone who is tough and can escape earthly distractions will be permitted to live in the next world. Although Herbert believe humans should not give into worldly pleasures, Waller is convinced we enjoy our time on earth. Waller sets up his poem with a suitable title that subtlety represents his perspective of how people should not deny their temptations. The title, “Go, Lovely Rose”, sounds permissive as it encourages individuals to experiment throughout life. The title acknowledges the diversity of life and requires humans to participate in earthly pleasures. The title suggests that people indulge in their attractions and allow the physical world to seduce their emotions as we all eventually die. The poem deals with many sexual connotations as Waller recognizes strong forces that are imposed on people. Unlike Herbert’s poem “Virtue”, “Go, Lovely Rose” implies we give into earthly pleasures in our surroundings. Individuals should not “shuns to have her graces spied” (Waller 7) but instead embrace the physical world. The author is suggesting that people bring forth their sexuality as it is a pleasure to be enjoyed. Waller obviously believes that we should not be ashamed of our feeling when he says, “And not blush so to be admired” (Waller 15). Attraction is a natural phenomenon and people should accept ...
