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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

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2023

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Jim Slaughter Date: 4/6/2023 11:31:00 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. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/11/2023 4:35:00 AM Thank you, Jim. She is fun to work with.

Anonomus Scorpio Date: 4/4/2023 5:33:00 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. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/5/2023 5:26:00 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 Date: 4/4/2023 10:07:00 AM Picked this cos it was a colab, which can always be difficult, but you both pulled it off. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/4/2023 11:09:00 AM Thank you, Paul. Who says two minds are not better than one? Have a wonderful afternoon.

Paul Callus Date: 4/3/2023 7:42:00 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 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/4/2023 11:08:00 AM Thank you, Paul Your insight is always welcome. Be well my friend;)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/2/2023 4:19:00 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. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/4/2023 11:07:00 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 Date: 4/2/2023 2:27:00 AM Great collab, DT and Jenna, well done:) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/2/2023 5:19:00 AM Thank you, Joanna . Have a great Sunday:)

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/1/2023 7:24:00 PM Don't forget now: 'All's fair in love and war,' and 'Have a good day!' lol. :) gw Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/2/2023 5:19:00 AM Forget what? LOL Have a great day as well, GW:)

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 4/1/2023 4:54:00 PM Double the congratulations on this collaboration Jenna and Daniel. If one is good, two is better ;) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/2/2023 5:17:00 AM Thank you, Alice. Great to see you this morning.

Beryl Edmonds Date: 4/1/2023 4:38:00 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 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/1/2023 4:45:00 PM Thank you, Belle. It's always a pleasure. Hoping you are well:)

Jim Slaughter Date: 4/1/2023 1:58:00 PM Love the last line, Daniel...and I couldn't agree more. You and Jenna did an excellent job with this one. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/1/2023 2:01:00 PM Thank you, Jim. Always great to see you sir. have a great evening.

Suzette Richards Date: 4/1/2023 11:03:00 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. Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 4/1/2023 8:35:00 PM You are welcome:) Daniel Turner Date: 4/1/2023 11:33:00 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 Date: 4/1/2023 8:56:00 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 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/1/2023 11:31:00 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 Date: 4/1/2023 8:49:00 AM Wonderful poem my friend….bridges built ….time to move on and enjoy! Debx Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/1/2023 11:29:00 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 Date: 4/1/2023 8:27:00 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 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/1/2023 11:27:00 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 Date: 4/1/2023 5:35:00 AM Love that last line…lessons learned by others perhaps should not be our path though we consider the wisdom. God bless! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/1/2023 6:16:00 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 Date: 4/1/2023 2:17:00 AM There is a cliche for everything it seems, Very nice collaboration Daniel and Jenna Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/1/2023 6:14:00 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 Date: 4/1/2023 1:53:00 AM - "behind every great man is a great woman" :) ... everyone can change the future but not the past ... well done both - hugs Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/1/2023 6:10:00 AM Hello Anne. I appreciate your time and support. Have a wonderful weekend.

Tom Cunningham Date: 3/31/2023 9:47:00 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 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/1/2023 6:09:00 AM Thanks Tom. Nice of you to drop by and lend your support. Have a super weekend.

Fin Chuuk Date: 3/31/2023 8:01:00 PM WOW! You two have collaborated it beautifully. Truly an awesome collaboration. I enjoyed from start to finish. Applause… :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/1/2023 6:04:00 AM Thank you, Fin. Always happy to see you. Have a special weekend:)

Ann Peck Date: 3/31/2023 4:56:00 PM Whatever the bridge was that needed to be rebuilt, you succeeded with your poem! Very beautiful! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/31/2023 5:41:00 PM Thank you, Ann. Great to see you. I appreciate your time and support. Have a wonderful weekend:)

Paul Willason Date: 3/31/2023 2:42:00 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. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/31/2023 3:51:00 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 Date: 3/31/2023 2:31:00 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 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/31/2023 3:48:00 PM Thank you, David. We appreiate your support. Pride builds a very high wall. Have a great weekend:)

Patrick Kelly Date: 3/31/2023 2:26:00 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. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/31/2023 3:45:00 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 Date: 3/31/2023 1:47:00 PM A wonderful write to both of you. Have a blessed day/weekend................ Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/31/2023 3:43:00 PM Thank you, Paula. I appreciate you reading and your support. Have a great weekend.

Jenna Logan Date: 3/31/2023 1:26:00 PM It was a step that we both should have taken before now. All's well that ends well, Danny. Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 3/31/2023 1:47:00 PM Welcome. Daniel Turner Date: 3/31/2023 1:31:00 PM "Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up" Gandhi Thank you, Jenna and be well:)