Analogy Sea

I am awash, out to sea
In an ocean of analogy
It’s a dark forest, filled with words
The concept, it seems, is quite absurd

But here I sit, afloat in my raft
While deep inside, I feel quite daft
Words are my weapons, my armor, my shield
Yet at times like this, I want to just yield

Say the wrong thing, the boat will capsize
Write the wrong phrase, my heart and soul cries
Yet still I am compelled; I must further my skill
Sail through this storm, foot my own bill

There’s light in the distance, a light of hope
I can see it out there, with my poetic scope
It guides me on, past murky waters so deep
My words burst alive, and from my heart they leap

So I give to you my gift, this little analogous verse
I hope you like it, for it truly could be worse
My voyage here is finished, it’s time I must go
Until the time I turn the tap, and words like water will flow

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Yes, it’s a poem about poetry.  Or something like that.  Have a marvelous weekend!