Here are the definitions Kerry provided, along with the origin of the word cliché. I love it, fitting in as it does with my typographical background. Jinksy, for one, will understand why I couldn't resist.
Cliché is defined by the Merriam-Webster On-line Dictionary as
(1) a trite phrase or expression; also: the idea expressed by it
(2) a hackneyed theme, characterization, or situation
(3) something that has become overly familiar or commonplace
Origin of the word:
Here, then, is my tongue-in-cheek response to the prompt. It isn't perfect...
but come ye back, when summer's in the meadow...
is fresh as a daisy
but when you’ve gone to seed
you’re pushing up daisies.
All the flowers of tomorrow
are in the seeds of yesterday,
and friends are flowers
in the garden of life.
A babe in the woods
is as delicate as a flower
while the bee from her bonnet
is beating around the bush.*
A weed is no more
than a flower in disguise,
and painting the lily
turns over a new leaf.
I’m looking over
a four-leaf clover.
*
oaks from acorns grow.
*
The last straw is flower power,
like a hothouse flower.
*
The last rose of summer
is a rose by any other name.
*
every rose has its thorn.
*
Bloom where you are planted.
Welcome to my garden.
10 comments:
I see the prompt has stirred up many cliched phrases, Kay. Well done in putting them all together in a most entertaining way.
A very light and happy read. It took my mind off how cold it is today! :)
Oh, this made me grin!
This is so much fun! What a great idea.
Thanks for visiting!
Giggle, giggle --- loved it, Kay! What fun tiptoeing through the tulips. 8-)
like: Bloom where you are planted.
This was fun.
Love this....cliche used cleverly :)
You blow me away, Kay. LOL!
"A weed is no more
than a flower in disguise,
and painting the lily
turns over a new leaf."
I really like this ~
You know me well, blogpal! I especially love
"The last rose of summer
is a rose by any other name"
as I feel like a bit of a last rose myself! Hehehe!
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