Allegory. Metaphor. Simile. I enjoyed learning about those words, and what they meant, in high school English composition class. And I love to find ways to use each one. It was mostly allegory that helped me tell the following story in a story. With a little more from Mr. Metaphor.
I wrote this after reading an article about an ill-fated trip down the Colorado River.
Down The River
Down the river there’s a ripple and a wake
That doesn’t seem to end like it does in a lake.
It doesn’t need a storm or a deep earthquake
To shimmer and shudder and shiver and shake.
Down the river there’s a mile-high sky
That changes real fast as the rocks roll by.
It doesn’t share a smile or a mournful sigh.
It darkens and lightens and closes one eye.
Down the river there’s a story to tell
That a few old-timers and their dogs know well.
A tale of woe when the river did swell…
And sent all the rafters to Heaven or Hell.
Down the river, where the rapids break free,
Is a place you’ll be glad that you got to see.
It’s where you’ll decide if you ever will be
Back down the river to the landing tree.
© 2014
Yeah, there’s a story in a story inside those four verses.
And it might only make sense to me. Maybe no one else will EVER get the inside message. Or maybe you’ll read it and see the extra meaning right away. I’ll never know if you keep it to yourself. But, hey, this used to be a free country. You can’t always share opinions. But you’re still free to withhold opinions.
Anyway…
Just thought I’d share a little brain food with you today. Hopefully it’s marbled with healthy fat.
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