Opening lines. Suggests the poet flouts traditional poem of love
“I give you an onion”
The poem is written in first person. immediately debunking the idea of a traditional gift
“A wobbling photo of grief”
The idea of love isn’t elevated or refined. suggest love can be painful and our emotions can overwhelm us
“blind”, “fierce” and “possessive“
suggest an intensity to love that will only last as long as they are true to each other. “if you like” implies the intensity of love isn’t dependent weddings ring
“Cling to your knife”
Final words. Suggests love can be dangerous and all consuming. the slight sinister tone suggest an obsessive side to love
