Thursday, August 2, 2012

An Ode to Normal

I'm trying my hand at the Trifecta prompt for the first time today.  Here's how it works for any who are unfamiliar with this writing blog's prompts.

  • Your response must be between 33 and 333 words.
  • You must use the 3rd definition of the given word in your post.
  • The word itself needs to be included in your response.
  • You may not use a variation of the word; it needs to be exactly as stated above. 
  • Only one entry per writer.
Here was this week's word:
NORMAL (noun)  
1: a : a normal line  
    b : the portion of a normal line to a plane curve between the curve and the x- axis 
2: one that is normal 
Let me know what you think!

An Ode to Normal

Normal.
Standard.
Norm.

Where are you
O icon of
Commonality?

What is it
You truly represent,
Paragon of the Expected?

Many a day
I have longed for you,
Many a night
Have I lain awake,

Wondering

Why do you
Elude
Me so?

Only to learn of
The fiction
You really are.

Normal.
Standard.
Norm.
I will pursue you

No longer.


Don't forget to check out this week's Don't Panic Picture Prompt.  You have until tomorrow to link up!

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    1. Thanks! I figured something like this I needed to have some fun with.

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  2. I really like this. It's clever and witty.

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    1. Thank you. Seeing as my life has never been all that "normal" and with shortly adding a newborn to my life, I felt like I had to go there with this prompt.

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    2. Congratulations! Keep your sense of humor.

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  3. I loved the phrase paragon of the expected. Clever take on the prompt. Thanks for joining us this week. Please come back tomorrow for the new challenge.

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    1. Thanks and thanks for the great prompt! It was certainly fun to take this route. I'll be sure to check back tomorrow.

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  4. So true and the older I've gotten, I've realized "normal" doesn't "really" exist. And who determines what's normal, anyway?

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    1. Exactly! I always thought my life WAS normal until I start discussing it with people and they're surprised by things I've done or places I've been, etc. That's what led me to decide there is no such thing as normal.

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