Figures of Speech:

• Metaphor: Writing poetry is compared to hard physical work, like scrubbing floors or breaking stones. This shows how difficult writing can be.
• Simile: The moon is compared to a worn-out shell using the word "as if." This shows how tired and old the moon looks.
• Personification: The moon is described as being "worn," like a person who is tired. This gives the moon human feelings.
• Irony: Poets work hard, but people think they are lazy. This is the opposite of what is true, which makes it ironic.

Symbols:

• The Moon: The moon is a symbol of tiredness and emptiness. It shows how the speaker feels love has become worn out over time.
• Stitching and Unstitching: This symbolizes the hard work and effort needed to write poetry, even though people might not see it.
• The Hollow Moon: It symbolizes how love was once full and meaningful. It has now become empty and lifeless for the speaker.

• Allusion: Refers to "Adam's Curse," which means that since Adam's time, people must work hard for everything.

• All beautiful things, like love and art, need hard work and effort.