Lowell, one of the American Romantic Poets, and also one of the Fireside Poets, wrote this "love" poem in a 19th Century American English dialect. After the students get used to it, they have fun imitating it, and enjoy the poem's story. The unit makes a great lesson for Valentine's Day, too. Included are -- The text of the poem, side-by-side with thirteen Close Reading questions,- A set of questions on the poetic structure/style of the poem, with multiple choice answers,- A short biograph