Greetings, fellow poets and aficionados of verse,
As we gather once again to celebrate the beauty of language and expression, let's shine a spotlight on the mesmerizing power of metaphor in poetry.
Metaphors have the ability to transcend the literal and transport us to realms of deeper meaning and understanding. Whether it's comparing love to a rose or life to a journey, metaphors infuse poetry with richness and resonance, inviting readers to explore the world through a new lens.
What are some of your favorite metaphors in poetry, and what makes them particularly compelling to you? How do you approach the creation and use of metaphors in your own poetic endeavors? Do you believe that metaphors have the power to evoke universal truths and experiences, or are they inherently subjective in nature?
Join us as we dive into the enchanting world of metaphorical language and unravel the layers of meaning that lie beneath the surface of poetry. Let's explore, discuss, and marvel at the transformative magic of metaphor together.
This is a wek spot for me and one I need to practice. Alas I lost it but there was some great videos on the youtubes about how to create new metaphors that arn't too cliche
You have inspired buried aspirations with this thread, by 'universal truths' do you mean eternal? Universal and eternal are the same. I have this interpretation because you included experiences which may be eternal but never Universal. Universal implies all, the only real Universal in poetry is 'never say never'
I try and keep this owlish analytics at bay when I write poems. When I first read this I thought I don't use metaphors and then start with 'ribbons of negativity' so I do!!! I think the best use of metaphor is to illuminate non tangibles in a less pontificating manner than the above examination of eternal and universal.
My favorite metaphor in my own work is to use 'bones' to represent abuse of some kind. I also use 'rain' to denote loneliness or the ending of a relationship. Sometimes, I will use 'inky tar' to represent the written word. All three of these have been running metaphors throughout most of my poetry for decades now. Using metaphors allow me to discuss some of the darker things in life and present them in a new way to my readers. I do believe that there are metaphors that evoke universal truths, but some become so cliched, that I search for more obscure ones.