The beginning of the poem marks the end of the occasion, “Fold your collar out of sight,” indicates rearranging of clothes to obscure where the individual has been and what occurred. The theme in the poem indicates love; although the actions seem forbidden, the two people seem to be sharing a forbidden love that they cannot engage in once they are out of the motel. Love is affection towards a person. Through love, people can bond and live harmoniously hence, creating a good social life. In the poem, the two people must meet in secrecy, indicating that love can be dangerous, and one must be cautious of who they love. The theme of love in the poem indicates this was a scandalous affair, requiring that they are cautious in the affair.
