Metaphors and similes are used to add depth and meaning to the poem, so it looks normal on the surface but when you re-read it you uncover a deeper meaning :)
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“ Sometimes people say silly things. They do not intend to be mean.”
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hmm "my rows and piles of coins"?
Explanation:
I am guessing this is some type of book or famous saying of a writer I have no idea I need more info