Metaphors to explore relationship between speaker and the one they love, pairs of items or objects complementing each other, reflects how speaker sees relationship.
Two sides of relationship like 'rhyme' and 'refrain'. lovers together as part of larger whole. connects the two through poetry and creativity.
Speaker sees self as less inventive, original and creative refrain, whilst lover is more important rhyme.
Snake charmer and snake metaphor, beneficial pairing, 'spell' = powerful magic of love able to transform or change, 'subdue' snake.
Laurel leaf and crown - only contact with loved one is through tree bark, speaker always been in shadows, low self-esteem, object of affection is high-achiever, worthy of laurel crowns.
Shape should I take - offering to change shape to appeal to one they love, 'marry' used as pun, hawk/shadow, moth/flame - destructive idea and irresistable attraction, speaker aware of destructive nature of their feelings.
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