Themes:

• Hard Work in Art: Writing poetry is not easy. It takes a lot of effort and time. People think poets are lazy, but it is hard work to make words sound beautiful.
• Hard Work in Beauty: Women have to work hard to look beautiful. It is something society expects from them. Beauty is not natural; it takes effort.
• Love and Disappointment: Love used to be very special and polite. But now, it feels less important. The speaker feels sad that love no longer brings joy.
• Time and Sadness: As time passes, everything loses its shine. Just like the worn-out moon, people can feel tired and sad after many years of hard work.