Comparison of 2 Poems!

"As I Walked Out One Evening" was my favorite poem that we have read thus far. I thought that the beginning was so romantic and deep, and the shift from sweetness to darkness is so smooth but prevalent that you almost don't know its happening until you really listen to the words. This poem is stating that although love is strong, time still can take its course and action whenever it may please. That although he loves her so much, and would do anything for her, she must understand that they still have a battle to fight, with time. I felt like this poem was so honest and true. It made me really think about how quickly time goes, and it honestly moved me. I felt like the words and the language was so fluid and the narrator and "lover" did a great job putting imagery to the phrases. I literally could imagine every line, and play it out in my head. The poem came to life right before me. It was great.
"To The Virgins, To Make Much of Time"
I felt like this poem was much different than "As I Walked...". In this poem, the narrator wants to persuade the virgin girls to have sexual intercourse now, rather than later. That they are wasting too much time and that they must act fast before their lives leave them. Although there are similarities to the concept of "Time" in both poems, "As I Walked.." had a completely different and romantic and honest tone. In "To The Virgins", the narrator does not have true feelings for the woman he is talking to. He merely wants to use her and persuade her to give into his pressure.
Despite the fact that I liked both poems. "As I Walked", definitely moved me and I thought it was the best we have read so far.