Fire Metaphors to Light Up Your Poetry
Fire: an element that keeps us warm and nourished but also has the power to destroy, leaving destruction in its wake. Fire’s complexities make it the perfect poetic image for warmth, passion, anger, and renewal. To help you light up
Knitting Metaphors for Your Sweater Season Poetry
This fall, you’re probably donning your favorite knitted clothes to stay comfortable and warm. Why not apply this seasonal aesthetic to your poetry? Knitting provides endless writing inspiration for your poems. From woven memories to mythology, here are some knitting metaphors
Sun Metaphors for Your Late Summer Poetry
As summer winds down, you’re probably soaking in the final warm days of the year. You might even feel inspired to explore this time in your poetry. Since the sun is typically associated with summer, honor the season’s end with
Ocean Metaphors to Help You Navigate Rough Seas
As summer rolls in, many of us have begun daydreaming of ocean scenes—vast blue waters, soft white sand, blazing sun rays, and a cool salty breeze immediately come to mind. If you’re a poet, you’re likely inspired to explore the
Incorporating Fruit Metaphors into Your Poetry
As we bask in the sunny spring weather, many of us might enjoy a cold piece of fruit to help us cool off, stroll through the farmers market with a bag of locally-grown fruit, and look forward to summer fruit