An ode to my radiant selfI radiate my inner glow—
like a well-polished precious jewel,
pleasing to see, with graceful height.
My handsomeness: a masterpiece of art,
driven by keenness to shed excess fat,
yet I still stand out like a star in the crowd.
My eyes radiate warmth that melts ice—
as deep and mysterious as a star-filled sky.
My smile, a...
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Categories:
dedication, extended metaphor, inspirational,
Form: Ode
There is a New Pope in TownHe may not be new to Peruvians or New York, but he is like a brand-new shiny penny to us. His casual manner serves as a guide to the pathways Jesus took. He is a simple and uncomplicated man of God. I like him, I can't wait to see his program rolled out before us....
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Categories:
extended metaphor, allegory, appreciation, beautiful, confidence,
Form: Free verse
Categories:
allusion, extended metaphor, perspective,
Form: List
HUMAN BEING
Human being, a stretched rope
between the divine and the animal,
a difficult balance between the marvelous
and the abysmal...
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Categories:
allusion, analogy, extended metaphor,
Form: Epigram
The PactIt began with a bargain on a winter night,
When the cupboards were bare
And hope sat idle in the corners.
He came with frost on his collar,
A gentleman adorned in a burgundy suit
Polished alligator shoes, crimson silk tie,
And a smile too white, too wide.
He introduced himself only as “the Tooth Fairy.”
There he stood ancient and ravenous
And far...
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Categories:
dark, extended metaphor, fairy,
Form: Free verse
THE PRISMATIC SELFContest : The Prismatic Self
Sponsor : Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date submitted : 19/5/25
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“Contests around track, contests for followers,
for best tasting wine, most exquisite
architectural design ~ endless
quests to become best versions of Self,
sharpen mind, mould Soul to perfection,
through which Divine can chime, new times.”
Poet
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Descend into Earth amphitheater
unawakened, costumed, dire straits
crows or...
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Categories:
extended metaphor, age, character, courage, destiny,
Form: Bio
Self-Portrait with My Shoebill Friend as We Rebrand Spirituality
This time,
Janice is wearing a priest collar
and I’m the altar.
She hisses when I open my Notes app
during communion,
calls me a heretic
for spellchecking my trauma.
I tell her my whole personality
is based on being misquoted.
She says no, babe. It’s based on needing
a witness and a warning sign.
Then she bites the rim off my coffee cup
and whispers the...
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Categories:
extended metaphor, identity, myth,
Form: Free verse
The MirrorI opened my eyes when it was too late.
The river passed before my wide-open eyes.
I missed my childhood;
I was a prisoner in my mind.
Neither God was called, nor nature invoked.
Fate took the driving seat of my life,
Only regret will not compensate now!
The grass was greener,
The sky seemed clearer,
And when I look back in the mirror,
What...
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Categories:
extended metaphor, growing up,
Form: Free verse
The First Day of the Rest of Your LifeIf you don’t like the weather
wait five minutes and it will change.
A pitcher has pitched a shutout—
he is a hero.
You can bet
he’s talked about everywhere.
Somewhere something is on sale—
it was marked up the first day.
A song in the background rocks
but it is lost in haste.
A stitch in time saves nine
but old blue jeans are thrown...
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Categories:
allegory, business, extended metaphor,
Form: Free verse
INEVITALBILITY AND MORAL RELATIVITYINEVITABILITY AND MORAL RELATIVITY
They say war is inevitable, and will always, with us, be;
But this audacious, mendacious attitude is not for you and me:-
Dropping Satanic murderous bombs on babes can’t germinate peace;
Such Sodomon and Germoria demonic skewing must now cease:-
What we must ensure to be inevitably true, is the falling eggs of peace
from above;
Dropping and...
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Categories:
allegory, analogy, extended metaphor,
Form: Rhyme
CONTEMPLATIVE GUIDANCEIt is prophesied that
“Wisdom dwells
In contemplation;
There we must seek her...”
After...
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Categories:
allegory, encouraging, extended metaphor,
Form: Free verse
PREFERABLY
I do not claim that the days
are the executioners of the nights,
but as for me I prefer
...
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Categories:
allusion, extended metaphor, night,
Form: Carpe Diem
The White HoleThe White Hole
You are the massive white hole
at the center of my soul
ever giving never exhasted
you fulfill all the needs
I never knew I had
when I hear you speak my name I glow
reflecting back to you those things
you want and need
my love for you is as unbound
as our expanding universe
we swallow and consume all...
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Categories:
extended metaphor, i love
Form: Free verse
A story of morningWhen the sun woke up
I saw her smile charming
She saw me staying up
And say nothing
She perambulates with smiles
Left me wonder why didn't ask me
If I slept well last night
And what feelings I've had
In fact, I was confabbed with the night
And discussed the things that life hides
We treated each other with respect
But any consensus...
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Categories:
extended metaphor, cheer up, dark, extended
Form: Free verse
The Grand Design's ReplyTHE SUN
"I hate it here," says the sun,
"I shine too bright.
My endless burning's never done,
You get to glide in the velvet nigt."
THE MOON:
"Your fiery voice I hear so plain,"
The Moon then whispered, soft and low,
"I paint the world with silver stain,
And secrets of the darkness know."
THE STARS (COLLECTIVE VOICE):
The stars blinked slowly, far and high,
"Your...
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Categories:
art, creation, extended metaphor,
Form: Rhyme
Specific Types of Extended Metaphor Poems
Read wonderful extended metaphor poetry on the following sub-topics:
animal, family, friends, football, kids, lion, love, loneliness, moon, nature, yourself
and more.
Definition | What is Extended Metaphor in Poetry?
Poems Related to Extended Metaphor
symbol, image, analogy, similitude, emblem, personification, allegory, hope, metonymy, trope,