Why does Robert Herrick compare human life to that of the Daffodils In To Daffodils published in Robert Herrick - mourns how quickly life fades The poet compares human life to daffodil flowers to show how quickly life passes for both flowers and people Both daffodils and humans have a short time to stay in the world Short Lifespan Daffodils are bright and beautiful flowers Daffodils bloom early in spring but fade away swiftly By focusing on their short lifespan Herrick draws a parallel with human life which also feels brief and fragile The poet says Fair Daffodils we weep to see You haste away so soon We have short time to stay as you We have as short a spring Just as the daffodils fade before reaching their full potential Herrick suggests that humans too may feel like their lives are over too soon Cycle of Life Through this