In “I Am Offering This Poem,” the break in rhythm before the words “I love you” signals that these words are important. What is accomplished by this? It is reinforcement that the poem represents the speaker’s undying love. It is reinforcement that the poem is all the speaker has to give his beloved. It is a signal that the poet was really attempting to write a love song. It is a signal that the poet is scared to proclaim his love to the reader.