The A - Z of Cliche

[Magpie]

The A - Z of Cliche.

"As far as the eye can see"
it's the "blind leading the blind." They're "coming out of the closet" "dressed to kill" but hey,
"everyone has a cross to bear."
Don't trust those "fair weather friends", "give them an inch and they'll take a mile" but don't worry about it because, "he who lives by the sword, dies by the sword."
Now "I wasn't born yesterday" and I don't want to "jump the gun" but I "know which side my bread is buttered on."
There are those who laugh and tell me I'm "looking at the world through rose coloured spectacles", but there's "more than meets the eye" to what we've got here.
In life, my motto is "nothing ventured, nothing gained." I thought of it myself, just "off the top of my head."
I know what you're thinking...
that I'm trying to "pull the wool over your eyes." But "quit horsing round" and "read between the lines", because when the "shoe is on the other foot" you've got to "take the bull by the horns." Sure, it's an "uphill battle" but remember always that "variety is the spice of life" and "when all is said and done" "X marks the spot." And if you think that's all there is... well "you ain't seen nothing yet" so "zip it and keep it shut."

[Magpie]

This is the thing since sliced bread!
I have to think I inspired this a little.

It is very clever. I think it's funny because you said I should have thrown in some more cliches into my piece. You must of thought why not throw them all into one.

Good stuff.

Of course you inspired it, I was going to say that as an introduction, but I think everyone knows what's been happening as regards cliche this week and your poem yesterday had a very dry sense of humour that I really enjoyed.
Thanks
AR

[Keith]

The A - Z of Cliche.

"As far as the eye can see"
it's the "blind leading the blind." They're "coming out of the closet" "dressed to kill" but hey,
"everyone has a cross to bear."
Don't trust those "fair weather friends", "give them an inch and they'll take a mile" but don't worry about it because, "he who lives by the sword, dies by the sword."
Now "I wasn't born yesterday" and I don't want to "jump the gun" but I "know which side my bread is buttered on."
There are those who laugh and tell me I'm "looking at the world through rose coloured spectacles", but there's "more than meets the eye" to what we've got here.
In life, my motto is "nothing ventured, nothing gained." I thought of it myself, just "off the top of my head."
I know what you're thinking...
that I'm trying to "pull the wool over your eyes." But "quit horsing round" and "read between the lines", because when the "shoe is on the other foot" you've got to "take the bull by the horns." Sure, it's an "uphill battle" but remember always that "variety is the spice of life" and "when all is said and done" "X marks the spot." And if you think that's all there is... well "you ain't seen nothing yet" so "zip it and keep it shut."

Ha Very good your a natural, this is the belle of the ball, the cream of the crop, king of the hill. Youve gone where angels fear to tread and come up smelling of Roses, this held the key to my heart and left me hanging in the balance, but when the rain subsided , I loved it.

[Magpie]

The A - Z of Cliche.

"As far as the eye can see"
it's the "blind leading the blind." They're "coming out of the closet" "dressed to kill" but hey,
"everyone has a cross to bear."
Don't trust those "fair weather friends", "give them an inch and they'll take a mile" but don't worry about it because, "he who lives by the sword, dies by the sword."
Now "I wasn't born yesterday" and I don't want to "jump the gun" but I "know which side my bread is buttered on."
There are those who laugh and tell me I'm "looking at the world through rose coloured spectacles", but there's "more than meets the eye" to what we've got here.
In life, my motto is "nothing ventured, nothing gained." I thought of it myself, just "off the top of my head."
I know what you're thinking...
that I'm trying to "pull the wool over your eyes." But "quit horsing round" and "read between the lines", because when the "shoe is on the other foot" you've got to "take the bull by the horns." Sure, it's an "uphill battle" but remember always that "variety is the spice of life" and "when all is said and done" "X marks the spot." And if you think that's all there is... well "you ain't seen nothing yet" so "zip it and keep it shut."

Ha Very good your a natural, this is the belle of the ball, the cream of the crop, king of the hill. Youve gone where angels fear to tread and come up smelling of Roses, this held the key to my heart and left me hanging in the balance, but when the rain subsided , I loved it.

Thanks for that,
that was an excellent reply, I'm still laughing now, very witty. I would come up with some more cliches back but am all cliched out, the cupboards bare, the well has run dry,so sorry.
Cheers for the laugh.
AR

[Volaticus]

Hi AR,
This is very clever stuff. I was amazed that you managed to use so many cliche lines, and still managed to bind it together, so that it makes sense. Like this sentence: '"variety is the spice of life" and "when all is said and done" "X marks the spot."' I got a great laugh out of this poem, so thanks
Best,
LB

[Magpie]

Hi AR,
This is very clever stuff. I was amazed that you managed to use so many cliche lines, and still managed to bind it together, so that it makes sense. Like this sentence: '"variety is the spice of life" and "when all is said and done" "X marks the spot."' I got a great laugh out of this poem, so thanks
Best,
LB

Hi Volaticus,
thanks for the comments, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm not so sure about it being clever but it was good fun to write, and after quite a few mentions of cliche this past few days I couldn't resist writing it once I had the idea.
Thanks again.
AR

[Magpie]

Brilliant :-) you certainly know your cliches

Thanks, as long as this is the only poem where I use them I'll be happy. I wouldn't want to scrape the bottom of the barrel, that would just be shooting myself in the foot.
Thanks

[billy]

and that's how you make cliche work. not realizing you used a cliche is seldom a good thing. Using them with intent aforethought on the other hand can be quite witty, (but they still have to work in such a way as to not fall flat on their face , these didn't )

[Magpie]

and that's how you make cliche work. not realizing you used a cliche is seldom a good thing. Using them with intent aforethought on the other hand can be quite witty, (but they still have to work in such a way as to not fall flat on their face , these didn't )

Thanks Billy,
The irony is that it looks like it might be the poem of mine that will get the most views and comments and I didn't really write it, but I don't mind, it still makes me laugh and I've read quite a few times now.