Cliche Poetry
Cliche Poetry by Qasim Bin Abrar Syed is a paperback collection of contemporary poems on relationships, memories, dreams and everyday feelings, written in plain words. Published by PaperCraft Publishers, ISBN 9786277771157.
- Format
- paperback
- ISBN
- 9786277771157
- Publisher
- PaperCraft Publishers
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About this book
What does "cliché poetry" mean?
Cliché poetry is verse that leans on familiar, overused expressions or predictable images instead of details that make a thought feel particular. A familiar phrase isn't automatically a problem: it can work when it fits the speaker or the moment. The collection takes familiar emotions and looks at them from a fresh angle.
Familiar phrases, and fresher directions
General examples, not lines from the book:
| Familiar wording | Why it can feel clichéd | A more specific direction |
|---|---|---|
| "As busy as a bee" | Widely known, so it says little about this person's day. | Show the scene: "She counted invoices while the kettle clicked off." |
| "Bored to tears" | Names an extreme feeling without its cause. | An observable detail, such as tracing the same scratch on a desk. |
| "Given strength by love" | Abstract words leave the source and effect unclear. | Show what changes: the difficult phone call made after hearing a familiar voice. |
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like poetry in everyday language, whether they read verse often or are discovering it for the first time.
Book details
- Author: Qasim Bin Abrar Syed
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9786277771157
- Publisher: PaperCraft Publishers
Frequently asked questions
What does cliché poetry mean?
Poetry that relies on overused phrases, predictable images or familiar patterns without making them specific to the poem. A familiar phrase can still work when the context gives it a clear purpose.
Who wrote Cliche Poetry?
Qasim Bin Abrar Syed. ISBN 9786277771157.
Where can I order the book?
Directly from PaperCraft Publishers on this page.
