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Seize the Day In the poem “To His Coy Mistress,” Andrew Marvell writes about having lustful desires to sleep with his mistress. He tries to persuade her to seize the day and give in to her desires. He is almost manipulative in convincing her that her virginity is not important. After reading this poem, people may question society’s ethical values about relationships and premarital sex. Is it more important to give in to your desires and seize the day than to stick with your moral beliefs and values? Marvell suggests through this poem that it is okay to compromise your values and principles. People should live his/her life to the fullest while he/she is young and has the opportunity. In the poem, Marvell seems to think that it is not the time for the lady to be coy about her having sex with him. He says, “Had we but world enough, and time, / This coyness, lady, were no crime” (1-2). He thinks that it would be okay for the lady to act shy and reserved about the situation if