The poem “I am offering this poem” by author Jimmy Santiago Baca is about his giving of a poem and what the poem should mean. Through the lense of point of view you can see that the theme of the story is “love is the ultimate gift.” which is shown in many areas of the text. In the first person point of view it shows what he wants the poem to do for the receiver, “keep it as a warm coat when winter comes to cover you.”(lines 4-5). These lines show how this poem is more than just ink on paper. This poem can warm a person, help them through tough times. He also shows how much he loves the receiver, “when the world outside no longer cares if you live or die; remember, I love you.” (lines 27-30). These lines show the commitment and passion the
