Wednesday 20 August 2008

Little dying

Odd that two such dissimilar things as sleep and orgasm should both, at various times, been called 'the little death'. 'The little depression' perhaps better describes the former; and for the latter I'm puzzled at the desire to belittle it in the first place ...

3 comments:

Richard Colinson said...

I don't think it's really belittling. What is not smaller than death?

The metaphor seems pretty obvious: a conclusion; the ending of a story; the cessation of struggle.

Adam Roberts Project said...

Your question may be rhetorical, Richard, but in case it isn't, Ted Hughes has an answer for you.

Richard Colinson said...

Thanks, Adam!

The question was rhetorical but I don't mind the answer. The poem is great. Maybe I will put it on my myspace. That Ted Hughes sure is one cool cat.