CLICHE’ NO LONGER

Bobby O



CLICHE’ NO LONGER
“Once Burned” , my inner voice whispered,  unable to finish the cliche’
“Tis Better to Have”, brain  lock again, why care what others say?
Honestly, I usually lie to cover up regret
I ignored her needs , Wow! I said that Out loud, It’s my FAULT that she left

One Step, miles to go at least a thousand 
Chin deep in a self dug rut, alone on a deserted island
Libraries have many self help books , I checked out nine or ten
Ego aside with buried pride, Meditate, tap into powers of Zen

Priorities straight, humble heart anew, anxious to proceed
Put Others first, respect loves power, react no more with greed
When again love visits, Thank God that glorious  day, 
This story then will have a happy end, no longer a cliche’

  • Author: Bobby O (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 13th, 2023 03:45
  • Comment from author about the poem: Learning to put others first and give away all is when you will receive the greatest bounty
  • Category: Love
  • Views: 20
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  • 2781

    The greatest among them shall be your servant.

  • Neville



    there's nowt quite like it is there, that feeling of unconditional giving ..

  • Jerry Reynolds

    "Chin deep in a self-dug rut"
    An image that will live comfortably on the red dirt road of my mind.
    Good, go Bobby O.

  • horrorautumnpoet

    Enjoyed this!! It had some good life vibes in it 🙂

    • Bobby O

      Thanks for the read. And it was the life vibe thing that was the whole intent.

      • horrorautumnpoet

        Yeah you definitely did a good job! I got kind of emotional reading it and the picture helped me feel less crazy haha

        • Bobby O

          And that’s no easy task.

          • Bobby O

            Check out two new ones w that vibe thing
            Suddenly Awkward
            Facing Hard Truth

            • horrorautumnpoet

              ok i shall! I just posted a new one.. super short one! called Roses Dont Hurt

              • Bobby O

                I’m on it now.

              • Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer

                Enjoyed it

              • arqios

                It is in others that I seem to see myself the best so polishing the mirror is quite compelling, do unto others so it has been otherwise said! Thanks for the most appealing of reminders.

                • Bobby O

                  That gladdens my heart. Thanks for the read

                • Parisab

                  ‘When again love visits,Thank God that glorious day
                  This story then will have a happy end,
                  no longer a cliche

                  The final lines beautifully wrapped up the whole essence of the poem-the final words encompassed the whole story in a new and fresh ending. This is particularly a difficult task. I will try and attempt this nuanced magic one day.

                • Bobby O

                  Your words really gratify and your humble decry truly identifies a certain character of substance both admirable and regal. Also , I’m certain that nuance you note is so in your wheelhouse and silky like a Pip and MJ fast break. Much appreciate the connect and I am always excited when you share your thoughts. Thanks



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