In defense of clichs
These clichs I say againIn hopes that you might see, my friendThe reason they became clichIs truth it dwells in what they sayAlthough they may be oversaidOften heard, often readThese things we call...
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Ah Joelsz ~ so happy to see a poem of yourswhich does not happen enough and so appreciatethe truth of your poem of clichs which youovercome, while speaking of them. Greatly enjoyed!Susanne
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Dear Joelsz,Cliches probably rose to the top of the favorites league because they were simply the best way to say it.For that they should be discriminated against???!!! Imagine if this were done in...
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Although, many poets discourage using cliches, I have never been an opponent of their use... if used in a tactful way. And as Ron said, and I will not quote him verbatim, cliches likely rose to the...
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Cliches remain one of the best ways to say something the poets challenge is to say it as well or better but differently. Sometimes only the cliche will do to make the point you want make. Like herbs...
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This "stray thought" poem makes a lot of sense. I try to avoid the most obvious, but wind up using them anyway.ShelbyMetric feet with rhythmic beatwill keep in step with time,to make an imprint where...
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Joelsz,Cliches are meaningless unless you mean them, feel them, and understand them, as you do. When I read them in others' poetry, I feel the poet often speaks more directly to me, as I understand...
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Thanks everyone.SusanneI haven't been writing much recently. I hope this dry spell goes away soon.RonExactly.As to your mentioning art and music, that too sometimes happens.I was a performer of "pop"...
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I haven't been writing much recently. I hope this dry spell goes away soon.So do I since been missing your writings Joelsz, maybe you should repost some older poems here & there since for example,...
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Joel, Please continue to share those stray thoughts. They are more than deserving of perusal. Loved this write.Wanda
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Nice write joelsz. They can be very handy when we want to get an idea across, and our own words fail us.Regards,Maryse
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the true artist uses cliches and gives them new meaning - Bob Dylan comes to mind.the worst cliche is the cynical mind-set that cannot see the truth wrapped up in the so-called cliche.
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