This poem by Christina Rossetti is a meditation on memory and the inevitability of death. The speaker asks to be remembered after they have passed away, acknowledging that they will be in a 'silent land' where physical connections are no longer possible. The poem reflects on the plans and dreams shared with a loved one, emphasizing the importance of memory over mourning. The speaker suggests that if forgetting brings happiness, it is preferable to remembering with sadness. The poem's gentle acceptance of mortality and its focus on the emotional well-being of the living highlight Rossetti's contemplative and empathetic style.