Question

If I could trade places with him I would pad the rest of his days wrap him in gauze and velvet absorb the shocks and treat his wounds I would scrub the numbers from his flesh Extinguish the fire and give him back his life What does gauze symbolize in the poem “Tattoo” by Gregg Shapiro? safety destruction separation love

Answer 1

The correct answer is safety. Guaze is meant to protect people from pain and that's how the poet speaks of wanting to use it.

Answer 2

I think this symbolizes love, because he is basically saying he'd do anything for him, even feel his pain for him.
Deep stuff right there.
Hope this helps, and happy studying!!
~Mistermistyeyed.