"Summons" by Robert Francis

• The title of the poem "Summons" by Robert Francis has significance to the poem itself because it is based off of Robert Francis' desire to be summoned or "woken up" metaphorically by a certain someone special. 
• The tone of the poem is lustful in a way. It's obvious that the author lusts after this woman or man in such a way that he uses such a powerful verb such as to summon to convey his feeling towards him/her. He wants to be heard so he uses words that will scream at us and get our attention but also show how desperately he wants this person to get his attention at the same time.
• The initial mood I get from this poem is fierce. We can feel the intensity in each line and with every word the poem flourishes. What makes it so intense is the way we can relate and be put in his place just from reading it. No matter who you are you always want someone to want to grab your attention and he portrays what he wants to get out beautifully and with such angst.
• There isn't an obvious shift in this poem but I'm guessing it's at the very last line because the above lines are demands almost leaving no personal information but then the last two lines go "Not only tell me but persuade me.
  You know I'm not too hard persuaded. " It gives a little personal touch in a flirty way that makes us feel like they are close.
• The theme of this poem is if someone doesn't show their feelings and show you what they want you to know then you need to make it obvious to them or be the one to make your feelings evident.