Simile \Sim"i*le\, n.; pl. {Similes}. [L., from similis. See {Similar}.] (Rhet.)
A word or phrase by which anything is likened, in one or more of its aspects,
to something else; a similitude; a poetical or imaginative comparison. [1913
Webster]
May I please ask why some people have such a problem with similes on this list?
Surely people realise that those who put them into their discussions are merely
expressing some creative thinking and in the context of their environment and
spheres of interest.
"Behold, you are beautiful, my love, behold, you are beautiful! Your eyes are
doves behind your veil. Your hair is like a flock of goats leaping down the
slopes of Gilead." - Song of Solomon 4:1
One word... "context."
I can understand why "follower", "submission" and "leader" have somehow become
dirty words to many. Our current climate dictates that no one has the ability
to be responsible without abusing it, and that submission is a sign of
vulnerability.
What I love about Tango is that it is one of the few things left that allow men
and women to exercise clear roles and when it works the result is such
incredible beauty. Submission is not a reflection of lack but a reflection of
self confidence in the allowance of another to take a level responsibility for
the good of both. Submission to leadership is the giving of responsibility to
succour (give aid to) freedom.
Similes; some women which I feel have taken the most offence to these; take
pause before you heap prejudice on a man's comments. Allow us men, humbly to
think out aloud and allow us the poetic license to describe the moments with
you.
Followers allow us to lead; allow us the responsibility for direction, the
weight of decision. Allow us to lift you up, free you so that you can close
your eyes, be held, in the embrace, in the music.
We dance Tango because of YOU, for YOU, there is little else.
'Mash
London,UK
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