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Clichés
By bwoz
19 February 2007
I know we've all been told to avoid cliches in our writing. And I think we do a pretty good job of that, to a large degree. But I thought I'd go against the flow all the way and see if I could bust the curse by using total cliches for poetry.

Give it a try, the results can be humorous.

NOTE: these poems are probably not for serious critiques, just having some fun.

BW


Cliché 1

She was The Belle of the Ball
With An Axe to Grind
Another Brick in the Wall
Not the Marrying Kind

Then Push Came to Shove
And it was Hard to Let Go
Another Puppy Love
With Children in Tow


Cliché 2
She was delicate as a flower.
But hot as hell. 
Could be My finest hour.
It was Clear as a bell

But I’m No spring chicken. 
Best Nip it in the bud.
Or deep wounds I’ll be lickin’
And My name will be mud.


 


Reviews

Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3362 comments posted) 19th February 2007
Nothing wrong with cliches, we wouldn't have a tabloid press without them- Ok bad example. 
I really liked them; very clever to put them together and have them make sense. Things like this look simple but I'm sure they took a bit of time and thought 
cheers 
J

Written by Phil (6730 comments posted) 19th February 2007
Fantastic bit of fun. Enjoyed. 
 
As BBS says, getting them to have meaning must have been harder than it looks. Particularly liked the first. 
 
Phil.
What fun!
Written by Josie (2785 comments posted) 19th February 2007
I love your idea and it's lovely to have some fun on this website for a change: 
 
We all love the chance to let off steam, 
But don’t be the cat who gets all the cream. 
Just jump at the chance to make your mark 
While the rest of us all are left in the dark. 
 
I hope others will rise to the challenge. 
Great fun
Written by bwoz (125 comments posted) 19th February 2007
Great input Josie, you have the idea. Yes, I think others will have some fun with this. Phil and Bottle, it really isn't as hard to make a sensical nonsense poem of cliches, give it a try. They normally turn out humorous, but I imagine one could make a serious statement -- which I think would be more difficult and take time. 
 
I can't HOLD THE PHONE 
I've got NOTHING TO SAY 
But I HATE TO BE ALONE 
So I'll just LEAVE IT THIS WAY 
 
Kind of weak, I know, but WHAT THE HECK 
 
Thanks 
BW

Written by ellipinnock (1753 comments posted) 19th February 2007
Interesting idea - made me smile. Nice bit of light entertainment 
 
Elli

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