Analysis Of Two Poem By Billy Collins

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c. Interpretation- In the first four lines, the narrator asked his lady directly to decide whether she accepts him or not, requesting her to give up her tricks and show her true worth. In the next four lines he explains that he burns with passion and mentions that if she has any feelings towards him, she is going to have to tell him bluntly, yes or no. In the final four lines he says that he will be happy with the answer yes, but if she says no then they will return to being good friends as they were before. He also mentions that his lady will be free to find a new man.
d. Analysis- This poem is very straightforward in its message, short and to the point. The narrator has a very polite but rude tone in the opening lines of the poem saying