Who might have written this poem? How would you describe him/her? Who is the poet talking to? Why do you think so? Could you express the meaning of this poem in one sentence? What's the mood of this poem like? What emotions does it evoke? Are there any figures of speech used here? Identify them and the effects they have on the reader. What kind of situation is described? Is it relevant to the situation depicted in the painting? Is there some kind of rhythm in this poem? What words or expressive means create it? Are there any symbols used? What are they and what do they stand for? If it were a song, what would its melody feel or sound like? Are there images created by the poet? How are they associated with each other? Is there a single, consistent image composed in the end? Can you spot universal concepts or values expressed in this poem?