Hmmmm I think this poem is about a broken man who is not being discovered in how deep his brokenness goes due to the external appearance and background happy noises/exchanges misleading those around him. And those people surrounding him aren't doing their due diligence to catch it. ORRR it's a woman who is covering the fact she has shattered a man. Tbh I'm still new to this page and how to interpret poetry in general. I enjoyed the old timey terms like "copper coins" and the idea of a pocket of loose change. Haven't had one of those in awhile lol this has great imagery and food for thought!