The reply matches stanza for stanza the style and rhythm of the original--The Passionate Shepherd to his Love. The Nymph has an edge to her reply since in her sarcastic way she says that nothing the shepherd has to offer promises anything of length or commitment. He does not promise marriage, he only says, "come live with me and be my love."
The Nymph does say that IF the shepherd could make time stand still and all the things that he offers (the flowers, the buttons, belts, and slippers which all dry up, die and fall apart eventually) could actually last for any substantial amount of time she might be tempted. However, it is all temporary like the Spring, Summer. Nothing lasts into the Fall or Winter.
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