The conditions are right; you test the ice, slowly inching forward onto it, gaining its trust with each step. The ice lets you on; the more you discover the ice the more you learn how to maneuver around on it. You learn the ways of the ice, what you can and cannot do, what will hurt you. Then you invite a companion to join you, they to are already at easy with the ice, trusting it. More join in. You are no longer one with the ice, but the ice gets weaker... more... more... you lose connection with the ice. CRACK, the ice loses trust in you and you lose trust in the ice. The ice breaks, and so do you. The only way to repair it is to wait for the right conditions.
Monday, January 3, 2011
1/3/11 Ice Breakers
The conditions are right; you test the ice, slowly inching forward onto it, gaining its trust with each step. The ice lets you on; the more you discover the ice the more you learn how to maneuver around on it. You learn the ways of the ice, what you can and cannot do, what will hurt you. Then you invite a companion to join you, they to are already at easy with the ice, trusting it. More join in. You are no longer one with the ice, but the ice gets weaker... more... more... you lose connection with the ice. CRACK, the ice loses trust in you and you lose trust in the ice. The ice breaks, and so do you. The only way to repair it is to wait for the right conditions.
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This is a double meaning tidbit, mostly with an undertone about well... friendship.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, I DID cringe quite harshly when I read the last four sentences.
ReplyDeleteBut regardless, a very well-written and relatable metaphor. c:
ReplyDeleteI just edited it a bit. But it was kinda what I was going for.
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