Wanton Metaphoring

Analogies are conclusions, particularly when metaphors:
This is that, a more powerful notion than this is like that.
Unless, that is, there is a question mark. Is this that? Is this 
Like that? The problem is the binary nature: either or is
A weaker question than what or how or why. Consider 
Then applying brakes to the use of these beautiful devices,
For the application of comparison leaves the object 
Subordinated to the identity of the mirror held up