…creating such ways for her and seeks His forgiveness to state that she desires to return to this way to guide the rest. In fact, this way is a metaphor…
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Poetry of Departures
…metaphor of undressing suggests a desire to shed the constraints of society and expectations. Moreover, the poem explores the theme of the allure of the unknown as the speaker is…
Isaiah 60:22
…blessings which is not possible by human standards. Metaphor – Here, the ‘small nation’ and a little one is a metaphor for spiritual growth and refers to the country of…
Aboriginal Charter of Rights
…“We are still tabooed and libelled” and “Black advance, not white ascendance.” Metaphor: The poem shows the use of metaphor as the abstract ideas of freedom, equality, and equal rights….
The Paradox
…this poem such as “Then shall thou sing at my coming”, “Clasp me and smile to have thought me”, and “Come to me, brother, when weary”. Metaphor: It is a…
Lamentations 3:23
…employs few literary devices to convey its message of God’s mercy effectively despite the short sentence. Implied metaphor – The verse is a good example of implied metaphor as it…
Isaiah 26:3
…finding security in Him. Metaphor – The verse is a good example of metaphor as well. As the phrase ‘mind is stayed on thee’ in an implied metaphor for ‘focus’…
Jeremiah 31:3
…and impact, adding depth and resonance within the context of the chapter. Metaphor – The phrase is a good example of metaphor as the phrase ‘I have loved thee with…
Luke 22:36
…purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one’. Metaphor – The verse has one metaphor…
Disembarking at Quebec
…which an implied comparison is made between the objects that are different. The poem shows the use of the implicit metaphor of migration and then the explicit metaphor of the…
Psalm 144:4
…are like a passing shadow. This version uses similies in both phrases. Metaphor – Psalm 144:4 also has a metaphor in the second part of the verse. For example, ‘his…
Bully
…as an extended metaphor as it is compared to the invading Americans. The poet has also used the metaphor of malaria as it is compared to the US conquest. Symbolism:…
A Leave-Taking
…poet has used an extended metaphor of love to show the futility of his efforts. However, the best metaphor is “Love is a barren sea, bitter and deep.” Personification: The…
The Man with the Saxophone
…me otherwise.” Metaphor: It is a figure of speech in which an implied comparison is made between objects different in nature. The poet used the metaphor of a man for…
Isaiah 26:4
…variations depending on the versions of the Bible. For example, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 18:2, Psalm 62:8, etc. Metaphor – The verse Isaiah 26:4 is also a good example of metaphor…
The Manhunt
…of war. The reference to the “blown hinge” of the soldier’s jaw is a metaphor for the damage inflicted by the war, highlighting the lasting impact of violence and trauma….
Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, On Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour. July 13, 1798
…banks of the River Wye and Tintern Abbey, he has presented nature as a metaphor for something that is alive and kicking and runs through everything, including the human systems….
Miles to Go Before I Sleep
…in the drifting snow. Literary Devices Metaphor: “Miles to go” is a metaphor for continuing journey of life, and “sleep” is a metaphor of death. Tone: Calm, dreamy and soothing…
Monologue for an Onion
…action of peeling an onion as a metaphor for the hurtful and complex relationships of human beings. Kim beautifully weaves images by playing with the words to connect the readers…
Balloons
…transformational phase of humankind using a balloon as an extended metaphor. The poem has won popularity due to the representation of abstract ideas in a unique way. “Balloons” As a…
