This poem is an extended metaphor–The entire poem compares two things) An extended metaphor is a metaphor that extends over several lines or the whole poem. **As you read this, think about what the poem is comparing.
Explanation:
Julio Noboa is a poet, author, and former professor of social studies at the University of Texas at El Paso. Through his writing and career, Dr. Noboa is known for advocating for better representation of Latin American history in U.S. social studies classes. In the following poem, a speaker describes flowers and weeds. The poem is also presented in the translated Spanish version.
