Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

Cliche'd to Death collaboration with Lin Lane

I'm so tired of hearing that old cliche' ~
"It's water under the bridge," let it go.
Those words are never the right thing to say
when I'm already feeling kinda low

What if water under the bridge dries up
and can't carry my mistakes out to sea?
To forgiveness should I raise a full cup?
What cliche will I hear to comfort me?

"To err is human, to forgive, Divine"
Yet another cliche' in stark contrast
Self forgiveness often takes much more time
Only changing the future, not the past

Burning bridges is like playing with fire
All too often it leads to getting burned
Wisdom is the greatest pacifier
Cliche's are the lessons others have learned


              Daniel Turner  and Jenna Logan

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Jim Slaughter April 6, 2023 at 11:31 AM Love the last line, Daniel. We all live in the past, anyway. Today is the past that just hasn't happened yet. This piece is a very good collab with Jenna. Daniel Turner April 11, 2023 at 4:35 AM Thank you, Jim. She is fun to work with.

Anonomus Scorpio April 4, 2023 at 5:33 PM What a wonderful work of art. Two hands applying to the same canvas! I have never considered writing with someone. This definitely gives pause to its consideration. Well done to the both of you an extremely enjoyable read! A.S. Daniel Turner April 5, 2023 at 5:26 AM Thank you, AS. They may look easy but they are not. Always glad to have you over. Be well and have a super day.

Paul Bell April 4, 2023 at 10:07 AM Picked this cos it was a colab, which can always be difficult, but you both pulled it off. Daniel Turner April 4, 2023 at 11:09 AM Thank you, Paul. Who says two minds are not better than one? Have a wonderful afternoon.

Paul Callus April 3, 2023 at 7:42 AM A lovely collaboration in which serious words are delivered with a pinch of wit. Hearing the same cliches can become monotonous, but there's no denying that some do really serve a good purpose! Well done Danny & Jenna. ~ Regards // paul Daniel Turner April 4, 2023 at 11:08 AM Thank you, Paul Your insight is always welcome. Be well my friend;)

Andrea Dietrich April 2, 2023 at 4:19 PM very very cool, Daniel!! Lots of cliches I do like a lot though. but some of them, it's true, they are meaningless for our situations. Daniel Turner April 4, 2023 at 11:07 AM Thank you Andrea for stopping by to read and comment. Like you, I like some cliches but usually not in poetry. Be well friend:)

Joanna Daniel April 2, 2023 at 2:27 AM Great collab, DT and Jenna, well done:) Daniel Turner April 2, 2023 at 5:19 AM Thank you, Joanna . Have a great Sunday:)

Gershon Wolf April 1, 2023 at 7:24 PM Don't forget now: 'All's fair in love and war,' and 'Have a good day!' lol. :) gw Daniel Turner April 2, 2023 at 5:19 AM Forget what? LOL Have a great day as well, GW:)

Linda Alice Fowler April 1, 2023 at 4:54 PM Double the congratulations on this collaboration Jenna and Daniel. If one is good, two is better ;) Daniel Turner April 2, 2023 at 5:17 AM Thank you, Alice. Great to see you this morning.

Beryl Edmonds April 1, 2023 at 4:38 PM A marvellous collaboration Daniel and Jenna. Dig an imaginary hole and bury mistakes of the past, then build a future that’s unsurpassed… Belle Daniel Turner April 1, 2023 at 4:45 PM Thank you, Belle. It's always a pleasure. Hoping you are well:)

Jim Slaughter April 1, 2023 at 1:58 PM Love the last line, Daniel...and I couldn't agree more. You and Jenna did an excellent job with this one. Daniel Turner April 1, 2023 at 2:01 PM Thank you, Jim. Always great to see you sir. have a great evening.

Suzette Richards April 1, 2023 at 11:03 AM To kiss and make up, especially when we can enjoy the lovely poem to commemorate the moment, is pure gold. Also, soup mail, Daniel. Suzette Richards April 1, 2023 at 8:35 PM You are welcome:) Daniel Turner April 1, 2023 at 11:33 AM Thank you, Suzette. I must have missed the kiss part:) Glad you stopped by! It's always my pleasure. Have a great weekend.

Sara Kendrick April 1, 2023 at 8:56 AM If for a contest reads like a winner to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Love means never having to say I am sorry. Sara Daniel Turner April 1, 2023 at 11:31 AM Thank you, Mrs Sara. Great to see you today. I appreciate your stopping by to read and comment. Have a super weekend:)

Deb M April 1, 2023 at 8:49 AM Wonderful poem my friend….bridges built ….time to move on and enjoy! Debx Daniel Turner April 1, 2023 at 11:29 AM Thanks, Deb. That's right on to the next bridge or fence to mend:) Always glad to see you. Have a wonderful weekend.

Maurice Rigoler April 1, 2023 at 8:27 AM I don't mind hearing an old or over used cliche, it brings back memories welcomed and not welcomed. They also spoil any effort (if you're a writer) at originality. On the other hand, when they're new and fresh they offer a striking mental image far more concrete than wasteful boring words! / Maurice Daniel Turner April 1, 2023 at 11:27 AM I agree, Maurice. I know I cliche'd my kids to death' LOL Always a pleasure sir. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment:)

Kim Rodrigues April 1, 2023 at 5:35 AM Love that last line…lessons learned by others perhaps should not be our path though we consider the wisdom. God bless! Daniel Turner April 1, 2023 at 6:16 AM Hello Kim. That's right. We glean the wisdom from the old cliche's. Always a pleasure, Kim Have a wonderful weekend.

Joseph May April 1, 2023 at 2:17 AM There is a cliche for everything it seems, Very nice collaboration Daniel and Jenna Daniel Turner April 1, 2023 at 6:14 AM Hello Joseph. I know there's a bunch of them. Great to see you again. I hope you have a great weekend.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 1, 2023 at 1:53 AM - "behind every great man is a great woman" :) ... everyone can change the future but not the past ... well done both - hugs Daniel Turner April 1, 2023 at 6:10 AM Hello Anne. I appreciate your time and support. Have a wonderful weekend.

Tom Cunningham March 31, 2023 at 9:47 PM It's often said life is too short to bear grudges and it's so true. Here's to new beginnings. A well written collaboration Daniel and Jenna. Tom Daniel Turner April 1, 2023 at 6:09 AM Thanks Tom. Nice of you to drop by and lend your support. Have a super weekend.

Fin Chuuk March 31, 2023 at 8:01 PM WOW! You two have collaborated it beautifully. Truly an awesome collaboration. I enjoyed from start to finish. Applause… :) Daniel Turner April 1, 2023 at 6:04 AM Thank you, Fin. Always happy to see you. Have a special weekend:)

Ann Peck March 31, 2023 at 4:56 PM Whatever the bridge was that needed to be rebuilt, you succeeded with your poem! Very beautiful! Daniel Turner March 31, 2023 at 5:41 PM Thank you, Ann. Great to see you. I appreciate your time and support. Have a wonderful weekend:)

Paul Willason March 31, 2023 at 2:42 PM A very meaningful poem, rich ground for reflection. I'll take this one away and let my mind chew on its wisdom....an excellent collaborative effort yielding a great result. Daniel Turner March 31, 2023 at 3:51 PM Hello Paul. I've always been fond of cliche's. They are usually true. We poets try to avoid them but they do make for good reading once in a while. Have a top shelf weekend my friend.

David Kavanagh March 31, 2023 at 2:31 PM Hey you guys! A lot of wisdom in these lines, Both of you are to be commended for showing strength of character, and coming together to collaborate on this conciliatory piece, cheers David Daniel Turner March 31, 2023 at 3:48 PM Thank you, David. We appreiate your support. Pride builds a very high wall. Have a great weekend:)

Patrick Kelly March 31, 2023 at 2:26 PM Daniel, I have seen the burning bridge come back and burn the one holding the match many times. Before burning bridges think it over. Usually a fire burns in more than one direction. Daniel Turner March 31, 2023 at 3:45 PM Thank you, Patrick. It's a fire that should never be lit:) I appreciate your kindness and support. Have a super weekend.

Paula Goldsmith March 31, 2023 at 1:47 PM A wonderful write to both of you. Have a blessed day/weekend................ Daniel Turner March 31, 2023 at 3:43 PM Thank you, Paula. I appreciate you reading and your support. Have a great weekend.

Jenna Logan March 31, 2023 at 1:26 PM It was a step that we both should have taken before now. All's well that ends well, Danny. Jenna Logan March 31, 2023 at 1:47 PM Welcome. Daniel Turner March 31, 2023 at 1:31 PM "Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up" Gandhi Thank you, Jenna and be well:)