“Valentine” gives a practical exploration of human relationships, focusing specifically on romantic intimacy. The speaker features an onion being a Valentine’s gift, rejecting traditional romantic symbols like roses. The onion by itself is described metaphorically for a “moon wrapped in brown paper” Donald Hall wrote this poem in free verse. https://mariorokgc.blogozz.com/31604752/the-greatest-guide-to-valentine-poem-key-quotes