Aubade is a poem by Philip Larkin that explores the fear of death and the emptiness that comes with it. The speaker reflects on the inevitability of death and the futility of trying to escape it. The poem also touches on the role of religion in dealing with the fear of death and the idea that courage is not enough to overcome it. The poem ends with a sense of resignation and acceptance of the fact that death is an inescapable part of life.