“The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” by Christopher Marlowe and “To the Virgins, Make Much of Time” by Robert Herrick share the same common theme as Carpe Diem. They also have many differences such as tone and type of poem. Marlowe's is more of a romantic poem, a shepherd expressing his love to a woman. Herrick's is more of a preachy poem, the poet tells these young virgins that they must hurry up and get married because they don't have much time. Both Marlowe's “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” and “To the Virgins, Make Much of the Time” share the same common theme; Carpe Diem. Carpe Diem means seizing the moment. In both poems, the poets express that they have little time and need to live life to the fullest. In Marlowe's poem, the poet wants this woman to marry him and live a happy life together. “Shepherds' suitors will dance and sing for your joy every May morning: if these delights can move your mind, then live with me and be my love” (Marlowe) In Herrick's poem, the poet expresses his opinion about these young virgin women, telling...