"Life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly," says the first metaphor. Hughes compares a life without dreams to a "broken-winged bird" in this passage. When Hughes uses this analogy, I think of a bird with a broken wing that can't fly but tries his or her utmost. Perhaps this metaphor means never giving up on your dreams. Another metaphor used by Hughes is the one about the tortoise and the hare. The hare is seen as a swift animal but the tortoise is considered slow but steady. Hughes uses these two images to compare how quickly we must act if we want to achieve our goals. If you want to succeed at something, don't wait for others to give you permission; just go for it! Hughes also uses a comparison between the sun and the moon when explaining life's brevity. He says that while the moon changes daily, the sun will be rising every morning forever. This tells us that even though people may come and go in our lives, the sun will always be there to guide us. Last but not least, Hughes compares life to wine when saying that while some wines get better with age, other wines get worse with time. This idea helps me remember that although some things in life may seem disappointing at first glance, they are still worth waiting for because no matter what happens, someone will always love you.