Metaphors, chameleons, hide in poem's leaves
Creatures hidden, that the unseeing eye deceives
Nature's changing colors melt into where they lay
Their deceit giving little meaning to reading birds of prey
Slow moving, undetected amidst images more clear
Camouflaged eloquence unobserved but so near
Born with a prehensile tale
To catch their prey a sticky tongue they unveil
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sorenbarrett (
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A definite fave, Soren. Nicely presented on the page as well🙏🏻🕊️
Thank you Cryptic your review and kind words are most appreciated. It occurred to me that some readers perceive the metaphors and others do not and that their responses reflect their understanding. To me poetry is all about metaphor and if you can't see it you miss much of the beauty.
Much agreed. There is a range of and varying degrees of metaphor, some are inescapable and others barely discernible.🙏🏻🕊
Absolutely wonderful, I've actually had the priveliage to hold a chameleon in my very hands and watch it change colour in Madagascar in the wild, your metaphor is truly graceful. Whether is the serpent or the angel. 🌹
Thank you so much Teddy for your read and most kind words. Your support is cherished. Yes my son had a most beautiful one as a pet.
You are not only an artist but also a teacher. Well written. The entire poem functions metaphorically, comparing metaphors to chameleons and hidden creatures. It revolves around metaphors and poetic imagery, likening them to chameleons that blend into their environment, and emphasizing the subtlety and complexity of meaning in poetry that may not be immediately apparent. The poem is a meditation on the nature of language, metaphor, and the hidden meanings within poetry. Your poem encourages readers to look beyond the surface of language and appreciate the subtle nuances and hidden meanings that can enrich the experience of reading poetry, inviting reflection on the complexities of communication and expression.
Thank you Friendship for your read and comprehension of this piece it is always most appreciated
The many colours of the chameleon as there are in the array of metaphors that enhance the flavours of poetry or as you so perfectly describe it: 'Camouflaged eloquence'. Delightfully light in its narrative with a mellow flow and rhymed off to perfection. Excellent - accolades galore.
Kind regards,
Tony.
Thank you Tony for your read and most generous, kind words of support they are deeply appreciated and valued
How cute is this!
Thank you so much I appreciate your read and support
I really enjoyed it. Any time.
Metaphors are hidden, no doubt—and that’s what rewards close readings. What always amazes me, however, are the metaphors hidden even from the author. There are times when I write something with a clear metaphor in mind—and that metaphor is definitely present—but then someone else sees another metaphor I didn’t initially intend. For me, that’s when the reader isn’t just rewarded by their close read—their close read ends up rewarding the poet. Wonderful poem, truly—and a magical appearance on the page. A fave from me, my friend. 🌹👏
So true my friend it has happened to me before as well and it is most rewarding indeed. Your reads and remarks are always most anticipated and appreciated.
You are most welcome, my friend.
A fine write SB.
Thanks so much for the read Orchi it is appreciated as always
Love the use of the language here!
Thank you so much for your read and comment it is most appreciated
Excellent write
Thank you so much Tony for the read and comment
Wondefrful words showing the colour that each of them can present to us soren.
Andy
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