Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Metaphorical Meanings


Camera
                                    A camera is a magnifying glass.
                                    A camera is a single eye that views the entire world.
                                    A camera is a capture of moments in time.
                                    A camera is the holder of memories of the past.
                                    A camera is a mirror in third person.


Books
                                    Books are windows into another time, another universe,
                                      another life.
                                    Books are a ticket to anywhere.
                                    Books are an escape from the real world.
                                    Books are portable ideas.
                                    Books are the best weapons.


Shackles
                                    Shackles are a symbol of control and dominance.
                                    Shackles are a restraint from others and/or yourself.
                                    Shackles are a prison.
                                    Shackles are a gift.
                                    Shackles are a keeper of peace.


#4 Sign
                                    The number 4 is north, south, east, and west.
                                    The number 4 is up, down, left, and right.
                                    The number 4 is water, earth, fire, and air.
                                    The number 4 is Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
                                    The number 4 is a continuous pattern.


Bird Cage
                                    A cage is a security hold.
                                    A cage is dehumanizing.
                                    A cage is an animal’s house.
                                    A cage is torture.
                                    An open cage is a sign of freedom.


Staff
                                    A staff is a weapon.
                                    A staff is a symbol of power.
                                    A staff is a magical artifact.
                                    A staff is a support system.
                                    A staff is a stick.


Chair
                                    A chair is made of trust.
                                    A chair is the world’s strongest man.
                                    A chair is a head banger.
                                    A chair is a play toy.
                                    A chair is a mother.


Lute
                                    A lute is a harmonious chorus.
                                    A lute is the being that puts a smile on your face.
                                    A lute is the knife that cuts your heart out.
                                    A lute is hearing the depths of your soul.
                                    A lute is the pathway to imagination.


Gun
                                    A gun is a symbol of protection.
                                    A gun is a symbol of death.
                                    A gun is a protector from harm.
                                    A gun is a destroyer of lives.
                                    A gun is a person.


Light Bulb
                                    A light bulb is warmth.
                                    A light bulb is a fragile newborn.
                                    A light bulb is a growing idea.
                                    A light bulb is a light in the dark.
                                    A light bulb is a symbol of hope.

By: Bretten James

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