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Poetry and Cliches

All say avoid cliches Don't call tears, tears I search for alternative All forms of water already used I give up I am writing to pen down my inner most feelings My thoughts come from within Why should I change them? I am not out here to impress others I will not break my head to win a prize My happiness is more important than my ego I will always write in simple clear language Try to motivate others or leave them with an afterthought. Maybe take them on a beautiful journey with me I will ensure my poems are easily understood by all Profound thoughts are best expressed in simple words If message doesn't reach out to readers, poetry looses its value Poetry is a art, a joyous, blissful, exhilarating passion It should not become a means to prove we are the best. 29.09.2021

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John Lawless

Date: 9/30/2021 5:13:00 AM

So an artist should not deviate from drawing "stick figures" and "happy faces".

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 9/30/2021 5:39:00 AM

Of course they should do long as it gives them joy. An art is for happiness. Even I try to be creative, but only if I am enjoying. Never to prove I am greatest poet. Thanks for reading and commenting.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 9/29/2021 1:31:00 PM

Rama, I agree with you wholeheartedly. I especially appreciated "I will always write in simple clear language." I read some poems here that are so cluttered with words I don't even know, so I learn to pass over those poets. What a shame that they waste their time and ours and soon are not even read at all. Thanks for this piece!

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 9/29/2021 9:32:00 PM

Nice to read thanks for this piece. I fully agree with you. I skip reading and commenting on those poems which I don't understand. Wonder what poet wants to prove. He is the greatest? How can anybody be greatest when noone understands what they have penned. All great poets used understandable words while writing poetry. (as far as my reading goes). Thanks for reading and commenting.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/29/2021 11:40:00 AM

Hello Rama, well said. Yes if the message is not well sent it does not reach the reader. blessings my frined.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/29/2021 3:11:00 PM

Hello Rama, yes thank you Rama, all is well with me friend. Blessings my friend.

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 9/29/2021 11:42:00 AM

Thanks. Hope all is well with you. Have a wonderful day ahead friend

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/29/2021 8:41:00 AM

Well said Rama, if the reader has to keep looking up flowery words to understand the poem then the enjoyment is taken out of it. Tom

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 9/29/2021 8:49:00 AM

Love the way you write, easy to understand, message goes across. Task accomplished.