Caren Krutsinger Poet Rhyme

Oxymoron Advice

Oxymorons are cynical and fun.
Be careful though if you want to use one.
If it is familiar, it may sound quite trite.
Which murders your poem with a harsh bite.

Deafening silence is way overdone.
Boisterously shy is a good one though, hon
Brilliant idiot may be available in a tweet.
But avoid cliques like bittersweet.

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Sotto Poet February 4, 2022 at 6:37 AM To be an oxymoron is to be intelligent and foolish at the same time or to be in a contradictory circumstance. Karen, this is profound; I've never used the term or been in such a position. Caren Krutsinger February 4, 2022 at 8:49 PM Thank you very much!

Joseph P. DiMino February 4, 2022 at 2:51 AM Good advice -- oops, I think I just used 3.... Karen, this is delightful! Love the photos -- brought back a lot memories. Joe. You get a Favorite for this one. Caren Krutsinger February 4, 2022 at 8:49 PM Thank you very much Joe

Eve Roper February 3, 2022 at 2:48 PM Oxymorons, haven't heard that in a long. Great write. my friend Caren Krutsinger February 4, 2022 at 1:54 AM Thank you Eve. I love thinking of these.

L Milton Hankins February 3, 2022 at 11:31 AM Good advice. I know too much of my writing contains cliches, but about anything worth saying now has been said by someone before. Oxymorons are fun, but, yes, they can be overdone. I think I rarely use them...if ever. Caren Krutsinger February 4, 2022 at 1:54 AM I hardly ever, but I want to try.

Virginia Gelok February 3, 2022 at 8:50 AM Advice taken. I love oxymorons and hope I won't overuse them or misuse them. Caren Krutsinger February 4, 2022 at 1:54 AM Exactly WRTIE Virginia.