I Beg To Disagree

I beg to disagree with you, it's not words that are cheap, it's talk that is. It's talk that is not backed up by the walk. Worth less than a smirk or a turn of the lip. There's a cliché right there: 'Talk the talk, walk the walk.'

For a long time I would preach, literally preach, against the using of clichés. I've learned now, from you, not to discount what is essential in them. I see now what you mean when you say these lessons are pulled from somewhere. May pinaghugutan. May pinanggagalingan. Hopefully I spelled that right.

These clichés are rooted in truths, you're right about that. These statements are built on words that are straightforward and have no artifice. These words carry weight. These words have value. They are a form of action when taken for their worth.

On the other hand, it's when used with worthless talk, that these statements become trite. That the words used become so much drivel.

That makes sense.

So be it. Saying, "I'm sorry" is rooted in truth. Saying it over and over is cheap--the talk of it, that is. The action, on the other hand, makes sense. That is true.

The butterflies have signaled veracity.

I will talk less and will walk with you more.