A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning By John Donne

John Donne's poem, "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning," is one depicting the beauty of love. The poem, a farewell, is written to his about when Donne must depart for a period of time. His metaphysical style of poetry, including thought provoking comparisons and imagery, makes his style all the more intriguing. This valediction is perhaps his greatest proclamation of love. Donne's use of comparison via simile and metaphor throughout the poem is nothing short of brilliant. …

…him away from his "ladies man" earlier days. The very fibres of the poem resonate with the love that bursts forth from him, a love which Donne expresses idealistically yet flawlessly. The harmony of Donne's soul with his wife's, damaged neither by time nor separation shines through the words of his poem. This harmony, this love, pulls the compass around, completing the circle, completing them. ***fairly quickly written so maybe give it a once over.