There are many symbols used in this sonnet, and they are imperative, because it adds a great deal of meaning to the story. Generally speaking, tattoos are the most important symbol in this poem. The woman wants a permanent relationship, like the permanent tattoos on the man’s body. For example, “They’ll last until you’re seared to ashes; whatever persist or turns to pain between us, they will still be there.”(974) implies that their …show more content…
First Poem for You’ is a very opaque poem about a woman who’s terrified of permanence; she’s scared that her relationship won’t be as permanent as the tattoos on her partner’s body. For instance, she says “They’ll last until / you’re seared to ashes; whatever persist / or turns to pain between us, they will still / be there.”(974) which, implies the tattoos will last until he dies, and she hopes their relationship will to. The theme of this story is important, because if they don’t understand it, then the woman’s concern with relationship permanence could be