Extended Metaphor: comparison over several lines of poetry
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Life is compared to a climb up a crystal stair |
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"tacks": painful memories: broken relationships, hurtful events |
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" splinters": tiny inconveniences/problems: insults; hurt feelings |
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"boards torn up": "world is falling apart" |
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"no carpet--bare": no comfort; no compassion; alone |
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"no light...dark": no love; no guidance: DESPAIR |
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"I'se been climbin": don't give in--you have to keep going no matter what happens |
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"reachin landin's": eventually, you reach a goal; sometimes it's a little easier than it is now |
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"turnin' corners": if one way doesn't work, go another |