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68A 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 ...
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77What 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.
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76Life 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.
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71Walking 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...
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68The 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...
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78Writing 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.
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80The Importance Of Parables To Teach The Gospel
Why Teaching in parables was so important in Jesus times? What were those teachings?
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70The 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...
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61The 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...
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75Picking 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.
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