The poem contrasts the inevitability of death with the opportunity to enjoy life's fleeting moments through mirth rather than sorrow. It notes that roses are red, violets are blue, and death will come for both the speaker and the one addressed, so they should make the most of the few moments they have by living joyfully rather than dwelling on what cannot be changed.
The poem contrasts the inevitability of death with the opportunity to enjoy life's fleeting moments through mirth rather than sorrow. It notes that roses are red, violets are blue, and death will come for both the speaker and the one addressed, so they should make the most of the few moments they have by living joyfully rather than dwelling on what cannot be changed.
The poem contrasts the inevitability of death with the opportunity to enjoy life's fleeting moments through mirth rather than sorrow. It notes that roses are red, violets are blue, and death will come for both the speaker and the one addressed, so they should make the most of the few moments they have by living joyfully rather than dwelling on what cannot be changed.