Question

Metaphor of the poem song of the flower

Answer 1

Metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it does not apply literally. It helps to make a comparison or explain an idea.

Some metaphors used in the poem 'Song of the Flower' written by Khalil Gibran are:

1. I am a kind word uttered and repeated by the voice of Nature.

2. I am a star fallen from the Blue tent upon the green carpet.

3. As I embrace Slumber the eyes of Night watch over me.

4. I stare at the sun which is the only eye of the day.

5. I drink dew for wine.