Queen Elizabeth I wrote this poem at age 57 reflecting on rejecting suitors in her youth due to pride. The poem is written in iambic hexameter with a repeating refrain of "Go, go, go, seek some other where, importune me no more." She scorned many suitors who pined for her love. When Cupid spoke to humble her pride, she could not sleep and regretted sending suitors away. The poem shows Elizabeth's character and regret apart from her status as queen.