09-13-2016, 07:39 AM
Over on the interminable-sea-urchin-sushi thread, there was some discussion comparing novels and poetry.
Maybe some people would like to post their thoughts/analogies here.
Here's an analogy I just love (unfortunately, I can't remember who wrote it):
A novel is an immense tree.
You climb among its branches,
examine its fine details,
experience its rich textures.
A poem is a tiny seed.
You hold it in your hand
and watch it grow.
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Maybe some people would like to post their thoughts/analogies here.
Here's an analogy I just love (unfortunately, I can't remember who wrote it):
A novel is an immense tree.
You climb among its branches,
examine its fine details,
experience its rich textures.
A poem is a tiny seed.
You hold it in your hand
and watch it grow.
- - -
a brightly colored fungus that grows in bark inclusions