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A Metaphor68

A Metaphor

I am the wind that gushed without a feel The rain that appeared and dried The turn that was never taken The song that was never hummed The words that got vanished in time The dream that was never shared The voice that couldn’t echo ...

8 comments    metaphor melancholy
What is the Difference Between a Simile and a Metaphor?77

What is the Difference Between a Simile and a Metaphor?

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor? A simile is actually a type of metaphor. This hub explains the similarities and differences between metaphors and similes.

26 comments    grammar difference between
Life Lessons from the Keweenaw Peninsula76

Life Lessons from the Keweenaw Peninsula

Nature has something to say. When we observe, we are listening. When we listen, we are learning. Sometimes the lessons are literal. At other times nature is a metaphor of life. In this hub, I share my family's experiences in the Keweenau Peninsula of Michigan.

8 comments    life god nature
Walking With the Moon, A Poet's Poem71

Walking With the Moon, A Poet's Poem

WALKING WITH THE MOON I have walked this road with the Moon many times before, have sought shelter from chilling rain and driving snow beneath the wide fanned arms of the friendly cedar by the crook in the river where the road crosses the...

7 comments    creativity images of the moon
The Riptide (A Weak Attempt at a Villanelle...)68

The Riptide (A Weak Attempt at a Villanelle...)

I can watch you being carried away by the sea. The riptide will catch you as I try to breathe, And no one will know what this does to me. A wave, a glance, and you’ll depart from me. With just a bittersweet smile to remember you by, I...

2 comments    loss villanelle
Writing Tips #5: Description, Perception and Sensation78

Writing Tips #5: Description, Perception and Sensation

A well told story captures and captivates instantly. A good style that tells a good story can establish a connection between the writer and the reader that could be everlasting.

8 comments    style voice perception
The Importance Of Parables To Teach The Gospel80

The Importance Of Parables To Teach The Gospel

Why Teaching in parables was so important in Jesus times? What were those teachings?

2 comments    jesus bible stories
The Metaphors We Choose - "Crazy"70

The Metaphors We Choose - "Crazy"

Today I want to break down another life metaphor that we commonly find ourselves trapped in. It's the metaphor of "being crazy". And whether you've ever felt crazy, known someone that seemed crazy or been in a situation that felt crazy, you'll...

1 comment    life help crazy
The Door Made of Light61

The Door Made of Light

This poem is about imagination and discovery. It's part of my challenge to write and publish a new poem today, so it's mostly strange, surreal, and stream of consciousness. Don't ever pass up the opportunity to discover, especially if you're a...

0 comments    poetry poem light
Picking Cherries, Sour Grapes, and A Bite From An Apple75

Picking Cherries, Sour Grapes, and A Bite From An Apple

Rather than be verbally pugilistic about an accusation of cherry picking, I thought the issue through and present these thoughts to you.

6 comments    religion bible philosophy
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