Bell

The bell symbolizes the awesome nature of human existence. The speaker encourages the addressee to let their presence "ring out like a bell" in the middle of the night, suggesting that the addressee should feel power and strength in the very notion of being a living, breathing body (3).

Wine

Wine symbolizes transformation and adaptability. The speaker tells their listener, "If drinking is bitter, change yourself to wine" (8). Here, the speaker suggests that only through figurative movement and personal growth can one overcome a sense of uncertainty or despair.

Magic Ring

The magic ring symbolizes physical existence. The speaker encourages the addressee to think about their senses as existing in a ring amidst "immeasurable darkness," suggesting that by placing their focus on sensory experience, one can remember the power inherent to being alive, even during dark times (9).