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How can I analyze this poem

VALTUNE

This Valentine you come in proportional measure Pearl of the night flaunting your season's ornament
In your flimsy night-gown stand your charming frame
I could see your charming frame
Bubbling, bear my bulbs straining your garment
These are ritual steps, o damsel!
It is the damsel's ritual steps

Look up yourself in the ray of the season And feel your gifts, the alluring frame of the season's guest
Catwalk and sway your gait to the season's rhythm
And arrest all with your tempting ornaments
Let us explore the endless passion of the day
Yours is the soothing tune of the season
My Val of all seasons​

1 Answer

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1. Read the poem aloud

2. Unpack what the poem is about

3. Pay attention to the rhythm

4. Look for enjambment

5. Look for the techniques

6. Consider the poetic form

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