The Wandering Metaphor

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Writing Prompt: Exploring the Body Through Metaphorical Language

Writing Prompt: Exploring the Body Through Metaphorical Language

Unleash poetic prowess with metaphorical exploration of the body inspired by Sa Whitley's 'Body of a Cat.'

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Ken LéMarchand
Oct 22, 2023
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In this writing exercise, we'll delve into the art of metaphorical language by drawing inspiration from Sa Whitley's poem "Body of a Cat." The poem uses vivid metaphors to explore various aspects of the body, intertwining human experience with the feline world. Your task is to create a poem that similarly employs metaphorical language to examine different facets of the human body and its connection to emotions, identity, and experience.

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