What's a poem? <br />It's a metaphor, it's a metaphor, <br />What's a metaphor? <br />'It is a device for seeing something in terms of something else. <br />It brings out the thisness of that, or a thatness of this.' <br /> <br />How do I write a metaphor? <br />Think of rain as the cry of the heavens, <br />Think of love as a rose, <br />Think of burning candle as the agony of a lonely heart. <br /> <br />How do I piece together metaphors? <br />On a moonlit night, I see my love reflected in the moon's silvery light, <br />Holding her tight, I smell the fragrance of jasmine tonight, <br />Adoring her smile, I see the beauty of monarch butterflies, <br />Staring in her eyes, I see the oasis of love in my high desert lonely life. <br /> <br />How do I write a poem? <br />I love her but have not a spoken a word. <br />You have the inspiration, put in some romantic words. <br />On a beautiful moon lit night, I wonder who is prettier, <br />When I look at you, I forget about the moon. <br /> <br />Knit together love, loneliness, fear and tears of heart, <br />Into a beautiful tapestry of emotions and feelings that mask your heart, <br />Stitch some metaphors, make it a heartwarming comforter.<br /><br />Jay P Narain<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/making-of-a-poem-2/
