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What is the central idea of the poem To his coy mistress?

What is the central idea of the poem To his coy mistress?

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  1. The poem’s central idea is “seize the day.” Carpe diem, which translates to “seize the day,” is a Latin expression. The poet states in this poem that delaying romantic engagements is merely a waste of time.   The poem’s core point is to enjoy the present while keeping the future out of one’s mind.

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