AVOIDING A CLICHE’
“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
Priories 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’
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Author:
Bobby O (
Offline) - Published: October 7th, 2023 06:39
- Category: Reflection
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This is a good piece
Many thanks
quite literally brilliant the narrative flowed like it had been rehearsed to perfection and was delivered without fault or falter the night of the gig ..
amazing image too sir O .. at first I thought the pug was sitting in the shadow of a wolf hound or the black dog himself .. Neville 🎷
Thank you much. Perhaps your words prompt to find me an open mic so as to make indelible your encouraging words. In the manner of Pee Wee Marquette the famous BIRDLAND Emcee
“Ladies and Gentlemen, we have something special for you today”
Nothing about this is a cliche’ When one is so mindful to not be one! We influence the love but no ‘one’ is to blame…Glad to find your, wise yet cool words, as always…
Wise and concise. If only there was a profession that..,,
Great job Bobby. I love the vulnerability.
Nice. That was part of the reason to post.
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