Rule #1: Avoid Cliches
Jeb and Hal find writing a bit too easy.41 total reviews
Comment from Ulla
Yeah, Phyllis, so very true. It's far too easy to fall into the old pitfall of cliches. Mind you they've also become cliches because sometimes they just nail it down what you want to say. Oh, my, I've just used another one. Heaven's above, how do I get away from it!
I loved your poem. All best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Yeah, Phyllis, so very true. It's far too easy to fall into the old pitfall of cliches. Mind you they've also become cliches because sometimes they just nail it down what you want to say. Oh, my, I've just used another one. Heaven's above, how do I get away from it!
I loved your poem. All best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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LOL! Yep, you nailed it, but it's hard to get away from such a common, useful element of language. :)
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Now, I know the secret to great award-winning poetry, don't write like this. I would say it's lame, but who's to blame. Your prose is the best but forget the rest.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Now, I know the secret to great award-winning poetry, don't write like this. I would say it's lame, but who's to blame. Your prose is the best but forget the rest.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Thanks a big bunch for the sweet six, you devil. You know this isn't worth it, so you give it as a joke. I'll take 'em any way I can get 'em.
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Consider it a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
That rule also works for prose. I do read some authors that use cliches but they should not. They are way over used. Thank you for the guidance. I hope you will write more for us.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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That rule also works for prose. I do read some authors that use cliches but they should not. They are way over used. Thank you for the guidance. I hope you will write more for us.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Thanks, Barbara. It's almost impossible to avoid cliches, since they are so deeply ingrained in our language.
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
A very interesting conversation between two poets. Do you think that is the case? I don't see it happening, because every poem has a special meaning or it doesn't mean a thing. Good thought and title.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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A very interesting conversation between two poets. Do you think that is the case? I don't see it happening, because every poem has a special meaning or it doesn't mean a thing. Good thought and title.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Thanks for an insightful review. YES! You are so right. It has no meaning, just a bunch of cliches. Good observation. :)
Comment from royowen
Just love the conversation between these two "master poets" , although writing does become relatively easy the more one writes, but not not quite that easy Phyllis, an excellent work with thrust and counter thrust, well done reparteeing is such sweet sorrow, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Just love the conversation between these two "master poets" , although writing does become relatively easy the more one writes, but not not quite that easy Phyllis, an excellent work with thrust and counter thrust, well done reparteeing is such sweet sorrow, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Thanks so much, Roy. :)
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My pleasure Phyllis
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem displays a bushel and a peck of cliches that are suitably overused and therefore qualified for your poem, It's the best poem since sliced bread.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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This poem displays a bushel and a peck of cliches that are suitably overused and therefore qualified for your poem, It's the best poem since sliced bread.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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LOL! Thanks! You've got the spirit! :)
Comment from Mistydawn
I love how you used the cliches to make such a realistic conversation. I didn't realize there were so many. It's well-written, and seemed very natural. Your artwork is perfect for the poem, great job.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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I love how you used the cliches to make such a realistic conversation. I didn't realize there were so many. It's well-written, and seemed very natural. Your artwork is perfect for the poem, great job.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Thanks, Misty. :)
Comment from lauralumummu
Good one lol. I like your writing style. This really made me smile. Good idea for a poem about writing poems I liked the photo too. All the best, Laura
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Good one lol. I like your writing style. This really made me smile. Good idea for a poem about writing poems I liked the photo too. All the best, Laura
Comment Written 27-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2019
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Thanks so much, laural. :)
Comment from jbernick
The poem is definitely very clever and the rhyme scheme works perfectly. My only issue is that the rhythm gets a bit shaky in the last four stanzas.
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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2012
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The poem is definitely very clever and the rhyme scheme works perfectly. My only issue is that the rhythm gets a bit shaky in the last four stanzas.
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Comment Written 10-Apr-2012
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2012
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Comment from Gungalo
LOL this is funnier than hell. I suppose it is true and you can say what you want but the quality of those 9 poems are gonna be seriously in doubt.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2012
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LOL this is funnier than hell. I suppose it is true and you can say what you want but the quality of those 9 poems are gonna be seriously in doubt.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2012
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2012
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Thanks so much! I think you're right. LOL!
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Absolutely. LOL.
