#Valentine

• What does the poem "Valentine" reject?

  Traditional Valentine gifts
• What does the onion symbolize in the poem?

  Complexity of love and relationships
• What is described as "a moon wrapped in brown paper"?

  An onion
• What does the phrase "the careful undressing of love" suggest?

  Exploring the layers of love's complexity
• How does the poem describe the effect of love on a person?

  It can cause both happiness and sadness
• What does the speaker mean by "It will blind you with tears"?

  Love can cause emotional pain
• What does the repetition of "I give you an onion" signify in the poem?

  Emphasis on the importance of the gift
• What does the speaker mean by "I am trying to be truthful"?

  They want to express genuine feelings
• What does "Its kiss will stay on your lips" imply about love?

  Love leaves a lasting impression
• How does the poem portray the concept of possession in love?

  As both intimate and potentially dangerous
• What does the phrase "Its platinum loops shrink to a wedding ring" suggest?

  Marriage can feel constricting
• What does the phrase "cling to your knife" imply about love?

  Love can be sharp and painful
• What are the main themes explored in the poem "Valentine"?

  • Rejection of traditional romantic gifts
  • Complexity of love and relationships
  • Emotional pain and joy in love
  • The duality of possession in love
• How does the poem "Valentine" use imagery to convey its message?

  • Onion as a symbol of love's layers
  • Moonlight representing beauty and complexity
  • Tears illustrating emotional depth
  • Wedding ring symbolizing commitment and constriction
• It is a ... wrapped in brown paper


  moon
• like the ... ... of love


  careful undressing
• It will ... you with ...


  Blind Tears
• A ... photo of grief


  wobbling
• Its ... kiss will ... on your lips


  fierce stay
• its ... loops ... to a wedding ... if you like


  platinum shrink ring
• If you like. ...

  Lethal.
• Its ... will cling to your ...


  scent fingers
• Not a ... rose or a ... heart. I give you an ...


  red satin onion