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The gaining of an individuals love and affection, time and devotion is the main idea in all three of the “ Passionate Shepherd” poems by Marlowe, Raleigh, and Lewis. Although the ways in which they want to obtain the love of the that special person is uniquely different, at times in a practical manor, and impractical, but then answered by the receiver who believes that love can only be gained in a realistic approach. The tone and choice of words that the speakers use allows the reader to learn about their character and helps us understand the meaning that the poem is trying to express. All three speakers in these poems share one common interest, they all desire love. Speaker number one in “ Song” states that come be my love if you will except my strong work ethic and the life I can show you through books and the little things like my affection. “ I’ll handle dainties on the docks and thou shalt read of summer flocks.” As for speaker number two in “ The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” this speaker states how he will stop time and sweep his love off her feet. He will serenade her with all the beauty nature can give, and offer her all the finest of cloths and jewelry, because she is the apple of his eye. “