In “i am offering this poem,” the simile “or like a pair of thick socks / the cold cannot bite through” reinforces the theme that a love poem is one of the most valuable gifts one can give by showing
a. that the speaker will buy clothes for his beloved.
b. how important it is to provide gifts to loved ones.
c. that the poem can offer warmth and protection.
d. that the speaker’s beloved requires extra care.