The Norm

Is there such a word called 'normal' now? Is anything considered normal'? *THIRD PLACE WINNER IN 'POEMS FOR THOUGHT' CONTEST*

She lay awake in her bed,
Wondering where the world,
She had grown with and trusted,
Went to. 

It now consisted of evil,
Recklessness and unhappiness.
Where were the colours and spices
That life had brought?

In Disney films and classic stories,
They talked of joy and fun and laughter!
Oh, where did it all go to, 

Vanished from sight.

There's no joy in the world anymore,
Nothing that she had when she was little.
But that was before the accident, before
Her life, took a turn.

Is it just her, thinking this way, wishing
The world would turn back to normal?
Is there such a thing called normal
Nowadays anyway?

Reviews

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Congratulations on winning a prize with this poem.
Normality can be seen as a state of reality as viewed from each persons point of reference.
Those who live by chaos accept that this is a normal state of being just as those who live according to a set of defined regulations also see this as a state of normality.
As my old Mum used to say. " To each his own"

[1Disawsum]

aha thanks, my first! Yes, that is true. Because we haven't experienced any other, have we? We're all just so used to our own reality, as you said, that it can become to seem normal to us. Yes, that is true, but to be honest, nothing is normal in our lives. Yes, there are constants, but everyday is different, if you think about it. How we do things, how we see things etc. Nothing is always normal. But of course, listen to what your mum says, her phrase applies to everything. Love the phrase, by the way.

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Yes my Mum was a wise old bird. I'm just pleased to wake up each day and let world throw things at me. Sometimes good, sometimes not. Regards. Clive.

[1Disawsum]

I wish I feel the same way, but I've been through too much (half of them my own choice- regrets, I have many!), for one day,I'd just love it to be peaceful, perfect. Just for one day. :)

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Then that is what I shall pray for.
Have a lovely day tomorrow.

[1Disawsum]

thankyou, I wish you the same tomorrow.