Dawn

Dawn symbolizes renewal, specifically embracing life again after loss. It also suggests the cyclical nature of life and death since night will surely come again. That being said, one can always consider the light of dawn with a sense of optimism.

The Coffin of Night

The coffin of night symbolizes the way in which grief can isolate people, causing them to withdraw from their normal lives. A coffin is a long narrow box (typically made of wood) in which a corpse is buried. If a living person is symbolically shut inside a coffin, a part of them has died to the world. The speaker encourages readers to break from the coffin of night.

Nails

Nails on the coffin symbolize love. The love, appreciation, or attachment one had for whatever was lost directly impacts the degree of grief. The speaker compares the nails to stars, which conveys...