clichés and aphorisms

some words are said

because they sound clever

or melodic

or pretty

or to the point

or all encompassing



some words are said

it doesn't cost much
to look expensive
and i'd take a cheap apartment
and clear conscience
over dirty money
any day

or

"and time
goes by
so slowly
and time
can do
so much"

or

the drum
is
the heart
the harmonica
is
the ache

or

choose
your
words
thoughtfully
and
lovingly

or

the things you should do
and
the things you shouldn't do
are easier to swallow
when
you practice everyday