Love is like the ocean. When tranquil, it can bring you peace and comfort"æpeace and comfort that you wouldn't be able to find anywhere else. However, when turbulent, it can cause so much fear of uncertainty.
Love is like the appearance of the ocean: it is beautiful, and it can be thrilling. For instance, when a man looks out into the harmonious ocean, he sees the oscillation of the waves. Waves that don't seem to have an endpoint, but continues to flow with growing intensity and strength. The source of these waves can be neither seen nor felt, but the observer without question captures the beauty and calmness that comes with its presence. In such a manner, one may also feel a sense of serenity when he/she encounters love. A peace of mind can satisfy them. Additionally, the development itself of love and the ocean are alike. Little by little, the waves of the ocean can grow as winds may intensify.
Ocean Breezes
Stones on a Rocky Ocean Beach
OceanIn the same manner, love evolves from minute infatuations and occurrences and develops into deep passion. In addition, in the ocean, the waves' appearance and direction of flow can change as time goes by. Just like these waves, love changes as well. For example, while old waves reach the shore with a crash, new waves are being created. This is like losing the "old feelings" a person used to have; yet at the same time, new affection develops. I think that love is like the ocean because of its ability to create waves. When a wave is at its peak, it is a beautiful sight. You might just have the sudden impulse to jump right into it; such is the feeling of love. On the other hand those same waves might get out of control, leaving you with the feeling as if you were being sucked into the currents. The fear that emerges from such forceful waves makes you want to take cover and hide from what is about to happen, which is also the flip side to love. At times when in love, you feel as if you are at the peak of your own wave. But at other times when there might be argument, you feel like your ride is coming to and end an is going to crash right into the shore.
Love as defined in the American Heritage Dictionary is the deep affection and warm feelings for another. When compared to my metaphor the definition of love appears to be bias. It defines love as a deep affection, which is true in one aspect, but it doesn't mention the pain/trouble that comes with it too. Love is like eating grapes. We all know that there are sweet grapes amongst the bunch that everyone loves to eat, but at the same time we might come across a few that are sour and we don't enjoy as much. Love is exactly like this, there are good times, but there are also those days that are just bitter.
Metaphors are a great literary technique that gives writers the ability to add substance/texture to their works. Metaphors allow the writer to get a hold on new ideas and start something fresh and interesting. They tend to grasp the readers' attention and make them curious and attentive to what you may have to say. Contrary to their benefits, metaphors also have a number of limitations. Metaphors aren't universal, so everyone can interpret them differently. For instance, love is like the ocean may make sense to me because I see love as having ups and downs just like the waves. On the other hand, one person might find the ocean scary and so think that love is just as frightening. However, someone else might think the ocean is majestic and they will assume love is the ultimate feeling. Metaphors, therefore, cater to the writer's thoughts and may not be understood in the same manner by all.
Millennium Metaphors
Yellow Power
Lazzy Feet on a Blue Ocean Beach vacation