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What Is Normal?



Can you explain to me what is “normal?”
Just keep it simple no need to be formal.
How is it one can tell if they're in the norm?
Exactly how does one who's normal perform?

Are you born normal or can it be learned?
Just curious as to how normal is discerned.
I am wondering who the judge is anyway. 
Deciding who is abnormal any given day?

What do normal people look like, I can’t tell?
In what type of homes do normal people dwell?
Is not being normal really all that terribly bad?
If we were all the same, would we then be glad?

Think I would prefer to be considered weird instead,
Being normal sounds more like something to dread,
I just can’t tell you what being normal even means, 
And I think most of us probably are just ‘in-betweens.’

 

 

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  • Mezclita
    September 13, 2007

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    Hmmm I never really thought of it... guess it's because I never felt "normal"... yeah that's probably why... I was always the one people noticed for some either normal reason (like my being of mixed blood) or weird reason (my unique character).

    Oh but actually only recently, I was telling my friend "yeah thing is, I'm just weird" and he was like no not weird... but "different" & I was like "same difference!"

    Okay, I've contradicted myself here... lol... so maybe I'm just trying to avoid accepting the fact that I don't totally enjoy being too "different" ~sigh~

    Anyway, your poem now serves as a reminder that "normal" means nothing and it's not necessarily better or worse to be different... so thanx!


    • DawnBaby
      September 13, 2007
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      Thank you

      I wrote this especially for people like us! I don't feel normal either, never have! But if you read the comments you will see most people are of the same mind. So glad you took the correct message away from the poem, being different is GREAT!!


  • earthstar
    August 17, 2007

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    I love it I can tell you who decides normal is the ones in authority.Who think there way the only way in life. I love your write. Normal in a imperfect world is in possible ever day it changes. Our normal may not be normal to another person. We both have feelings and many things in common. Great write. I love it. I am the person in the in betweens take care love b


    • DawnBaby
      August 17, 2007
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      Thank you

      I thought you might relate to this one, believe it or not many do! Normal? I am also an in-between! LOL

      Thank you for your kind comments and time reviewing both very much appreciated!!

  • unt1tled
    June 5, 2007
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    Very good. I think we all need a little wierdness here and there. Thank you and keep writing!


  • Heavens Child
    March 17, 2007

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    Outstanding!

    This is an excellent write! I love the topic you chose. Every time I would say something to my mom about being normal, she would say normal is a setting on the wash machine. Good luck in this contest!


    • DawnBaby
      March 17, 2007
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      Thank you Heavens Child

      Very much appreciate your kind comments and applause. Your mom sounds like a wise woman! Normal, never have understood what it is. Thank you!


  • A falling star
    March 17, 2007

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    I like this poem. The rhyming was nice and it had good flow. The line "Is different than normal all that terribly bad?" is a little odd though. You might want to consider fixing that up. I really liked the last line though.
    I am proud to be not-normal!
    Thank you for entering my contest.


    • DawnBaby
      March 17, 2007
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      Thank you

      I appreciate your kind comments and suggestion, I did make a change, thank you for being honest enough to mention it! Thank you and good luck with your contest.


  • bookdragon
    September 21, 2006
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    Well done. Thanks for entering.


  • SirPort
    August 31, 2006
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    Bravo!!! Encore!!!

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  • DawnBaby
    August 31, 2006
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    Appreciated!

    Thank you kind Sir, I appreciate your kind comments and time spent reviewing. So glad you enjoyed my write. Thank you!


  • SirPort
    August 31, 2006
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    Bravo!!! Encore!!!

    Whew! I am in awe Dawn. This is really great poetry. You had me all the way through. Big grin on my face as I read. This is sooo good. I mean it!
    SirPort


  • DawnBaby
    August 29, 2006
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    Thank you!

    Thank you bowmore bill, nothing I like better than winning over a free verse fan. Thank you so much for time, your kind comments and applause, all are very appreciated!

  • bowmore bill
    August 29, 2006
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    worthwhile reading.

    Very clever use of words, i dont normally go in for rhymeing poetry, but i enjoyed the way it flowed.
    well done.


  • DawnBaby
    August 29, 2006
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    Thank you

    Thank you nilav I agree, thank you for your kind comments and time spent reviewing, very much appreciated!


  • nilav
    August 29, 2006
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    i like your poem.in one way everybody is abnormal one way or other.the normal people tread only the beaten track,it is only the abnormal who take risk and make contributions in the fields of science ,art,literature etc.you have brought out my thoughts in beautiful rhyme


  • Clovis...Curious silver member
    August 29, 2006
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    You are quite welcome.


  • DawnBaby
    August 29, 2006
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    Thank you!

    Thank you so much Clovis, I too am curious about what normal is, you are right who sets the standards for normal? Thank you so much for taking the time to review and comment, I very much appreciate it!


  • DawnBaby
    August 29, 2006
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    Appreciated!

    Thank you my sweet pixie niece, always appreciate your little poems! I also appreciate your time reviewing and commenting. Thanks!


  • DawnBaby
    August 29, 2006
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    Thank you

    Thank you grannyeri, yes normal is somewhere in the middle, I guess? Just a deep question without a real answer I think. Thank you for taking the time to review and comment, always appreciated!


  • Iohagh
    August 29, 2006
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    Darling

    Normal in today's world
    where every morality twirls
    I guess to eat
    the fruits of defeat.

    Smoosh

    Janet


  • grannyeri gold member
    August 29, 2006
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    What is normal to some is not normal to others - the average is taken between the top and the bottom and that is the norm. Interesting...


  • Clovis...Curious silver member
    August 29, 2006
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    Superb/Inspirational/fun

    An excellant write just as is. I agree with this 100%.
    Normal? According to whose standards, yours, mine or ours!!!!
    Very well done so glad you wrote and shared this.


  • DawnBaby
    August 29, 2006
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    Very Appreciated

    Thank you Dophin Shaktheart, so glad to meet you! So nice of Sonja to send you this way, so glad you enjoyed my write, sounds as if you dislike the term "normal" as much as I do. Thank you for your kind comments!


  • DawnBaby
    August 29, 2006
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    Very Appreciated

    Thank you so much Tessa van den berg, I so appreciate your kind comments, I too and glad Sonja sent you this direction. Thank you!


  • DawnBaby
    August 29, 2006
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    Very Appreciated

    Thank you once again Sonja! So glad you enjoyed my write, it is such a silly term "normal" I have never quite understood what exactly normal was? Thought I would ask the question. Thank you for your kind support and sending others my way!


  • Dolphin Shaktiheart
    August 29, 2006
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    Screw the norm.

    Being normal sucks and is a pain in the ass. What one considers normal some other may label as conpletely psycho.

    It's so much easier to just be as we are, let not society determine who we should and should not be.

    I would like to thank Sonja for directing me to this profound piece.


  • Angels Delight
    August 29, 2006
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    This is a very nice piece of writing and yes that is definitely the perfect question...I sometimes wonder myself if I want to be normal or would I rather be wierd and not like everyone else.
    I firmly believe that being different is great...

    Thanks to Sonja for sharing this with us...
    Much Love
    Tessa


  • Sonja
    August 29, 2006
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    Perfect. :f

    This poem is going to be save in my featured box right now and forever. Bravo for your wise vision:
    ~
    What do normal people look like, I can’t tell?
    In what type of homes do normal people dwell?
    Is different than normal all that terribly bad?
    If we were all the same, would we then be glad?
    ~
    Simply....Perfect
    ~Sonja~


  • morningstar1948 gold member
    August 29, 2006
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    I Love It ! I love It!

    What is normal is beyoung our life. For the Government think they are normal. I think NOt....... Love your poem sis. Iam going to email one to you and you tell me if it will be okay to enter it in here. Love you
    Big Sister Morningstar. Thank you for listening to big sister. I just didnt want you to be lost to a devil od a soul.
    Love you much

  • DawnBaby
    August 29, 2006
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    Be well poet!

    Thank you so much, it is very much appreciated!


  • DawnBaby
    August 29, 2006
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    Very Appreciated

    Thank you so much Vampyre Goddess, so glad you enjoyed my write, I definitely appreciate your time and kind comments not to mention the applause! Thank you!


  • BrokenBeautifully
    August 29, 2006
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    NIcely Done

    very nicely written... i enjoyed reading it... i just loved the idea of this poem... doesnt everyone wonder what is normal anymore... hope to see more good things from u...

  • ocerus
    August 29, 2006
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    "they're" in the norm, not, "their." "Anyway," not, "any way."
    That's all I saw, and it was fun to read your poem again, too. I like it. Again, good job! - oce


  • DawnBaby
    August 29, 2006
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    Thank you!

    Thank you The Break Of Dawn, (nice name) I appreciate your time and kind comments, very much appreciated!


  • DawnBaby
    August 29, 2006
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    Thank You

    Definitely tell me! I ran it through spell check but it didn't pick up anything, it is late, if you see something, I would appreciate you lettng me know Thanks for taking the time to comment and assist, it is appreciated!


  • SabaSophiya
    August 29, 2006
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    A very well-executed and balanced write! The theme, content, language, tone, rhythm, all is refined enough to communicate to the mind of the reader, even before its read! It's a good sign. Because good poetry communicates even before its read!

    Keep up the good work!
    God bless!!!

  • ocerus
    August 29, 2006
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    There are a couple of spelling errors here, but this is sweet. I really don't have a lot of criticisms to make. You did a good job with this, and if you want me to tell you where the errors are, just im me, okay? Good job! - oce

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