revitalize cliches

the best way to revitalize cliches?
that is easy
give the start of them to a classroom of second graders
quiet as as…..
they will never say mouse
they will say wall, window, tree
happy as a….
Lark and clam will not come up.
They will say puppy, balloon, clown
they will do this for free
without pay or candy bar expectations
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