In a message dated 2/28/2003 1:16:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> They each are using the same metaphor but with just 5 extra > words Joni's is > vastly more complex and descriptive. So true, David. Plus Joni's couplet is so much stronger because she describes herself as being both surf AND sand, her constant theme of freedom vs. attachment, as opposed to: You are the ___________, I am the ____________(opposite) Her writing is typically so cliche-free, I think that's why lines like "one big boo hoo" & "nice kitty kitty" rubbed so many the wrong way, especially when it's laid alongside of a brilliant snippet like "every disc a poker chip, every song a one-night stand". I like your idea of comparative writing, by the way. I'll have to do a little research & see if I can find some other good examples. Bob NP: Little Feat, "Tripe Face Boogie" (live)
