Pictures and Metaphors

Metaphors of Objects
By: Samantha Lassiter

Rope:

Learn the ropes. Bind ourselves together. Come undone. Tangled in the ropes. The hanging of the ropes.

Picture:

A picture is worth a thousand words. Still life moment. Capturing the moment. Framework of life. The soul taker.

Remote Controller:

Taking control. Don't push my buttons. The power of the people. Mind control. Power in a little black box.

Sword:

The sword of truth. The pen is mightier than the sword. Sheath your sword before someone gets hurt. Cut away the ignorance. Double-edged sword.

 

Cage:

Trapped inside a cage of my mind. The iron cage. The caged bird sings. A bird in a gilded cage. Break out of your cage.

Mallet or Hammer:

The hammer of justice. Beat down the competition. Come down hard like a hammer. Hammer down. To hold the hand of justice.

 

Telephone:

Lack of communication. Speak freely. Hold a voice. Connects us to one another like a branch. The web of communication.


Sign:
Give me a sign. Pointing in the right direction. Tell you the next step. Sign of destiny. Show you where you've been.


Flowers:
Budding of life. We plant the seed. Leaves open out like arms to the world. Spread your arms like a flower. Catch the sun.


Weight:
Weight of the world. Weight on your shoulders. Carry your weight. Everyone has their own weight. Hold your weight.