Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

Cliche'D To Death-A Collaboration With Danny Turner

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

Written with Daniel Turner ~ Hands shaken in friendship

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Paul Callus April 3, 2023 at 7:44 AM A lovely collaboration delivered with a sprinkling of serious-wit. Hearing the same cliches can become monotonous, but there's no denying that some do really serve a good purpose! Well done Jenna & Danny. ~ Regards // paul Jenna Logan April 3, 2023 at 8:26 AM Hi Paul and thank you. There are some that really do come in handy. Tried and true that will never lose their meaning. It's good to see you. I've not been here a lot lately, but it's still home base.

Beryl Edmonds April 2, 2023 at 9:20 AM Love your collaboration with Daniel Jenna. This is a quote I once wrote - “Good friends would try to move heaven and earth whenever one’s in need or feeling hurt.” ~ Belle Jenna Logan April 2, 2023 at 10:33 AM That truly would be a good friend. I like your quote and you! Thanks.

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 ;) Jenna Logan April 2, 2023 at 10:32 AM Thanks a whole lot, Linda!

Deb M April 1, 2023 at 8:52 AM Love this Jenna…a happy building bridges tale….l like those ones!! Grudges hold no merit or purpose in life! Debx Jenna Logan April 1, 2023 at 9:04 AM Yes, Deb. It's only a waste of emotion. When we empty our hearts of all that baggage, we'll live a happier life. Thanks!

Tom Cunningham March 31, 2023 at 9:45 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 Jenna and Daniel, Tom Jenna Logan March 31, 2023 at 9:56 PM Thank you very much, Tom. Sometimes you just wake and realize you're an adult who shouldn't be playing childish games.

Joanna Daniel March 31, 2023 at 7:25 PM Awesome collaboration, Jenna and DT:) it's seamless:) Jenna Logan March 31, 2023 at 9:59 PM Thank you, Jo.

Tania Kitchin March 31, 2023 at 7:22 PM Jenna, love this, so glad to see this collaboration and pleased to see a shift in PS and new beginnings! Jenna Logan March 31, 2023 at 9:58 PM Hi Tania. It's long past time all the ridiculous nonsense stops. It's a poetry site, not a gym with a boxing ring.

David Kavanagh March 31, 2023 at 2:30 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 Jenna Logan March 31, 2023 at 2:43 PM Thanks David. It lifts a burden we carry, and not always are we aware of the weight.

Paula Goldsmith March 31, 2023 at 1:48 PM A wonderful write to both of you. Have a blessed day/weekend................ Jenna Logan March 31, 2023 at 1:49 PM Thank you very much, Paula. It's good when a feud ends.

Jenna Logan March 31, 2023 at 1:07 PM Daniel, thank you for the chance to make things right between us. Jenna Logan March 31, 2023 at 1:46 PM I'll race you there. Daniel Turner March 31, 2023 at 1:38 PM Thank you, Jenna, for the offer of a hand of friendship. Let's get back to the sandbox and finish that sandcastle:)