The meaning of the words in a poem

Literal meaning:

The literal meaning of a poem is the meaning that ignores imagery, figurative language, symbolism, and any imagination on the part of the reader or poet.

Denotation:

The denotation of a word is the meaning of the word as defined in a dictionary.

Connotation:

The connotation of a word is the overtones or suggestions of additional meaning that a word gains from context.

Tone:

The tone of a poem is the attitude the poet takes toward the subject and theme.

Subject:

The subject of a poem is the topic or event that the poet chooses to engage with.

Theme:

The theme of a poem is what the poem has to say about its subject.