70 of 81, Poems from the Tao, Poetry, Spoken Word, Digital Photography and Art

[prydefoltz]

70

          

          

A metaphor holds value
Not because of its accuracy

          

Believing metaphor to be accurate
Is folly and leads to myth
Which leads to attachment to ideals
Leading to a clouded mind
Leading to chaos

          

A metaphor holds value
In its unraveling
In the seeking to understand
Through an open mind
Inaccuracies are revealed
New truths are found

          

          

The gain is the act of doing
The opening of your mind

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[joanstewart]

The gain is the act of doing
The opening of your mind

Where many fall short how true these words are @prydefoltz

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[tipu]

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[prydefoltz]

Thank you, Joan. Sometimes the poem gets it just right:) TIP!!!:)

[joanstewart]

Poetry can tell a story in an abbreviated way with lovely photography giving depth and feel, you have a wonderful way of portraying words through this medium.

[prydefoltz]

:)

[star.lord]

Thanks for continuing to make Hive awesome.

[wwwiebe]

Metaphors, like cliches, can be attached to any situation. They're a cheap way out of learning and growing, indeed.

[prydefoltz]

I am a fan of metaphor ... sometimes they can further illuminate a situation but getting attached to them ... that meaning fades. Tip!!!

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