Ozymandias vs. Ponder These Bursted Statue

Ozymandias describes the serenity of time. Shelley illustrates this by characterizing time as a slow process. Life should not be rushed; rather, it should be enjoyed and taken slowly. Shelley's use of "antique land" shows her emphasis of the longing for the past and enjoyement of the time we have now. In contrast, Ponder These Bursted Statue emphasizes the idea of carpe diem, similarly illustrated in "To Hey Coy Mistress." E.E. Cummings wants to take advantage of the little time he has on earth to be with as many women as possible. He tries to persuade women to be with him by pressuring the aspect of time.