This poem is not just about the day I proposed. It's about romantic love. The pursuit and affection of one lover has for the other lover's heart. Like a raspberry, it's about sweet affections we are to have for the other. The realization that we don't stop pursuing our lover once love is consummated. The pursuit continues. The ring symbolizes each moment will allow real love to run wild in us. We are to win each other's hearts again and again. To never cease to be a prince in pursuit of his princess. To pledge our love and devotion to one another. And the ongoing need we have to steal away and abide with each other in the tall grass among the falling leaves.