LJ Idol, Wheel of Chaos 5: "Toi Toi Toi"

[roina_arwen]

Toi, Toi, Toi

When you take the bull by the horns
you could face an unfavorable dilemma--
do you beat around the proverbial bush
or stick firmly to your smoking guns?

When you shoot for the stars
you might just steal someone's thunder--
but if you proudly weather the storm
will it leave your head in the clouds?

When you throw your hat in the ring
you hope to have your act together--
yet the devil is always in the details
and no stone should remain unturned.

When you let the good times roll
you might let sleeping dogs lie in wait--
but if once bitten means twice shy,
why did curiosity kill the fat cat?

When you knock 'em dead or blow them away
you hope not to pay an arm and a leg--
yet setting the court record straight
might add extra fuel to the uncontrolled fire.

Whatever you do, don't wish me good luck.
I don't want to break a leg or make a splash--
it only takes two to tango when pigs fly.
I'm snowed under with idioms and idiots.

Toi toi toi!

Comments

[halfshellvenus]

It's the ghost of hell-prompt past!

When you shoot for the stars
you might just steal someone's thunder
A POV that I think most people wouldn't consider, but it's true.

[roina_arwen]

I tried to take a variety of “good luck” sayings and mix in some fractured idioms, while still arranging everything so it makes sense. Thanks for reading!

[marjorica]

Clever wordplay

[roina_arwen]

Thank you kindly!

[legalpad819]

Very clever!

[roina_arwen]

Thank you!

[muchtooarrogant]

I liked the next to last line the best, "I'm snowed under with idioms and idiots." All the tangled sayings were fun, but that last one felt particularly apt today. :)

Dan

[roina_arwen]

Thanks! I love hearing which lines folks enjoy best!

[bleodswean]

You ARE snowed under with idioms, my friend! This was rollicking good fun and clever to boot!

[roina_arwen]

I always try to be entertaining! Thanks!

[rayaso]

This was such fun word-play. I love the mash-up of "it only takes two to tango when pigs fly."

[roina_arwen]

Awesome! I love hearing which lines folks enjoy! Thanks for reading!

[tonithegreat]

I’m not always a great enjoyer of idol poetry but this piece really flows beautifully, both cadence-wise and conceptually. Brava!

[roina_arwen]

Thank you! I’m glad you like it.

[wolfden]

Very clever. I enjoyed this.

[roina_arwen]

Thank you!

[inkstainedfingertips]

Very clever wordplay in this piece. I like how you use so many common idioms, but in a way that's fresh and fun... and still packed with meaning. Well done.

[roina_arwen]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[xeena]

This was so fun and clever how you included all the idioms!

[roina_arwen]

Thank you! I’m glad you liked it.

[mollywheezy]

Very clever! Great job! :)

[roina_arwen]

Thank you! Voting is open until 8 tonight, if you’re willing?

https://therealljidol.dreamwidth.org/1192630.html

[mollywheezy]

I voted for you!

[roina_arwen]

Thank you kindly! ❤️