Reply to Jenifer Vaast (Poem: “My Pretty Rose Tree”)

Reply to Jenifer Vaast (Poem: “My Pretty Rose Tree”)

Reply to Jenifer Vaast

The poem functions on numerous stages; one of these levels is the concept of love between two lovers. However, are there any other interpretations and aspects of this poem, which can serve to comprehend the poem? Seemingly the poem brings up love, jealousy and flowers, however, under the surface prowl more profound meanings of opposition to change, rejection and conviction and faith.

The rose, taken to epitomize love, casts the poem on a romantic level. Another flower, or woman, offers love to the ...