Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Cliches Debunked

To 'ride on somebody's coat tails'
Is the most dangerous thing you can do
'Keep a stiff upper lip' is another cliché
Mine's not stiff, how about you?

'One good turn deserves another'
Turns my stomach if you must ask
'There's no fool like an old fool'
I'm quite offended by the last

'Sticks and stones will break my bones'
Can break someone's heart as well
So if somebody up and says this to you
Tell them to go straight to hell

'A penny for your thoughts' is yet another
That's pretty damn cheap I'd say
A dollar would certainly be more in line 
With the times we live in today

'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush'
Who made up this silly old verse
A bird in the hand is quite messy I'd say
Poop on your fingers or worse

So I've come to the obvious conclusion
Concerning the debunking of clichés
Refuse to use 'em coz people abuse 'em
You'll wind up much happier I say


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Timothy Hicks March 19, 2013 at 6:24 PM "That's one small step for man And one giant leap for mankind" I myself think that's quite unlikely For every man in the world to jump at the same time! <<< your poetry does this to me... great fun! They say as you get older you start loosing your noggin but you seem more imaginative than most! Jack Ellison March 21, 2013 at 7:51 AM Now ya got it! And once you get it, there ain't no cure! LOL

Barbara Gorelick February 25, 2013 at 9:52 PM "If you can't beat em, join em.' ..this poem is so darned cute..Im going to fav it. BG Jack Ellison February 26, 2013 at 4:44 AM You are sweet... thanks oodles my dear Barbara! Big hugs, Jack xox

Sara Kendrick February 25, 2013 at 11:45 AM Cute one..Some great old sayings included..I am glad that I chose this one today..Now if one had a Quail in the hand and a very good cook then that might be another story..Sara Jack Ellison February 26, 2013 at 4:43 AM Never tasted quail... is it yummy? LOL Hugs, Jack xox

Wayland Bunch February 25, 2013 at 11:06 AM I guess you haven't seen the shirt that says a penny for your thoughts seems a little overpriced lol. Clerihewed- to be put in a silly clerihew by someone who obviously was bored and didn't have anything better to write, or was trying to lighten the mood for a brief moment. That's the offical definition lol. Great work here, I enjoyed this one alot. Jack Ellison February 26, 2013 at 4:42 AM Here's another... "there's no fool like an old fool" Old people must take offence to this! I'll have to ask some! LOL

Eileen Manassian February 25, 2013 at 10:10 AM Jack...this is absolutely awesome. I teach a writing class and one of the things the students are taught is not to use cliches! This will be a perfect poem to share with them to add some levity to the subject matter! Thanks! :) Jack Ellison February 25, 2013 at 10:25 AM Wowsers! It's almost like I have spies listening in on your class... how appropriate! Sometimes things can get real spooky! LOL Love and teacher hugs, Jack xxx

Carol Eastman February 25, 2013 at 7:57 AM 'A penny for a thought' is OK for me. since that's all mine are worth. A ride on some one's coat tails is fun if they're running fast enough. As they stop prepare to crash... A coat tail can only hold up so much. Sticks and stones WILL break my bones. That's why I took the Troll's clubs. One good turn deserves another is my most favorite by far. If to do it makes me an old fool. Then I'm the happiest one by far! LOL. Had fun with that one. You made my day... It sorta rhymed... Did you notice? Jack Ellison February 25, 2013 at 8:03 AM I notice EVERYTHING!!! What d'ya think, just because I'm a silly old codger, I miss some stuff! Uh-uh, no way Josay! LOL Have a great day sweet thing... xox