Keep it, treasure this as you would

Question

if you were lost, needing direction,
in the wilderness life becomes when mature;
and in the corner of your drawer,
tucked away like a cabin or hogan
in dense trees, come knocking,
and I will answer, give you directions,
and let you warm yourself by this fire,
rest by this fire, and make you feel safe

I love you,

It's all I have to give,
and all anyone needs to live,
and to go on living inside,
when the world outside
no longer cares if you live or die;
remember,

I love you.



–“I Am Offering This Poem,”
Jimmy Santiago Baca

Which details from the poem support the theme “A love poem is one of the most valuable gifts someone can give”? Check all that apply.

“treasure this”
“in the corner”
“warm yourself by this fire”
“all anyone needs to live”
“no longer cares”

Answer 1

The details from the poem that support the theme “A love poem is one of the most valuable gifts someone can give” are:

• “treasure this” - This phrase indicates the value and significance of the love poem, suggesting it is something precious that should be cherished.

• “warm yourself by this fire” - This imagery conveys comfort and safety, emphasizing the nurturing quality of love that the poem offers.

• “all anyone needs to live” - This line reinforces the idea that love is essential for life and emotional well-being, suggesting its immense value.

The other lines, “in the corner” and “no longer cares,” do not directly support the theme of love as a valuable gift in the same way.