The poem describes giving one's Valentine a gift of words to describe love and beauty. The speaker hopes these words about intimacy and affection will warm and comfort the recipient in their absence. The short summary aims to capture the key elements and tone of the poem in under 3 sentences.

1. Here are the words from a poem by Carol Ann Duffy. Check the meaning of any words you don’t
know. Then decide what you think she is sending to her Valentine and why.