Missing Normalcy

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Missing Normalcy                         by Sami Khalil

( Our current situation in the world)

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Always on the edge,

In the trenches, adrift in circles,

With keen excitement, I tremble,

I discern the two poles, the whirlwind events,

In chaos, in disarray, in shambles, in shattered flashbacks,

In soaked aftermaths, the lasting memories of memories,

Thriving inside; mayhem's of morbid minds, causing havoc,

savage beatings to tender trusts, of innocence, prolonging

misery, neither cure nor recovery, no certain tomorrows,

no glaring of light to grievers’ losses, in intent and shadow,

in fading breaths, stultifying escapes of riotous hearts, staccato silences

to draw in and dwell upon, the fallen embraces.

Missing you, missing normalcy!

Reviews

[Ruth]

Remaining positive in such times is a challenge to the core still light always balances out the darkness, even though that darkness has morphed into chaos I guess we go on because there is no ither option...as always Sami, brilliantly voiced...

[Sami Khalil]

All true and well said Miss Ruth. Missed your presence on my page. Always an honor. Hope all well. Thank you kindly. Be safe, be hopeful...

[Ruth]

My pleasure Sami, tale care and keep the faith :)

[Sami Khalil]

Gracie Mille.........

[Lia Columbus]

A very powerful poem. Who would've thought we'd end up here! Uncertain and confused I'm the tomes of ambiguity. There is fear and misery. But hope lingers, my friend.. Like the little fireflies that were stuck in my hair last night.. They find a place. So we are hopeful that our normalcy would come back... And it will.
Lia

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Lia. I sure do hope so. Our world and lives are really impacted and different for all. Lots of suffering and graveyards. There is hope as you marvelously state. Thank you so much. Stay safe and focused.

[Re-Pete]

i cringe whenever i hear someone say, "the new normal" - nothing normal about it at all. it's awful as you so darkly and sadly remind. you've certainly chosen some appropriate words. if nothing else, makes us appreciate the small things in life - like being able to breathe freely or be with the ones we love. breaks my heart all this ... :)


staccato silences - ugh

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Pete. You have shared a mouthful of truths. I can sense you have a good, compassionate heart for people and events. God help us all. 200000 deaths in the US alone and climbing as we speak let alone the world. Terrible indeed. Thank you so much sir Pete and be safe.

[Anastasia]

I am glad I read this poem today as it does full justice to the bad times we are presently going through and from which we see no possible recovery in near future. Trenches could be the depths of despair that we feel, adrift in circles could be the aimlessness, we feel in the chaos and disarray everywhere.As you mention here,our minds too are growing morbid because there is no guarantee of tomorrow and we are facing death from a close distance. And this is such a terrible scourge that there is no time to even grieve for our dead. All and everything you so well described here. And here is where we are missing normalcy so much. Thank you.

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Sabrina M. What a wonderful review and summation. I so agree with everything you have said and shared. I like how you interpreted my poem. Thank you so much. See you shortly.

[Anastasia]

This poem perfectly describes how I feel and I must thank you for sharing it.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you again.

[barleygirl]

I started out reading this as being a jumble of all the weirdness that's been hammering people all over the world. But gradually your message drifts from external to internal & we feel this madness as being more about what's going on within. I agree, our times are bound to create this kind of inner chaos. I live in the wilderness with no phone & no TV, so I don't get that incessant hammering that most people do, so when I hear the way people are freaking out about 600 things at once, I am very much reminded of your poem. This is well-done with strong word-crafting especially alliteration. (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa Margie. What a wonderful and worthy review you share with us and how correct you are in your look on this world and what is happening all around us. We feel like we are all in the same boat now and we feel how terrible an invisible enemy can wreck so much havoc on our normal, daily lives. God help us all. Thank you so much dear poet for all. Stay safe and productive.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Firstly Sami I was intrigued by the use of the word 'normalcy' which has been controversial amongst scholars of the English language. it is more prevalent in the USA though and in my own view a great less formal word. The piece itself has an intensity and a theme which reflects very well these confusing times as we struggle with the 'new normality'. It reads rather like a rap and certainly hits the mark.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa! So true and well said sir John. Although I studies British English in Lebanon, since becoming A US citizen long time ago, I tend to be influenced by those usages. I thank you sir for being a beacon to us and the sharing. See you around.

[Chris Shaw]

What a lesson we have had to learn. How precious our everyday normal was in the pre virus world. How we took everything for granted. Now everything we do has been turned upside down. There are rules if we wish to stay healthy and survive. A wonderful write Sami, descriptive and so honest in its approach. Well penned

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Chris! The truth is in your words. The new norm like they say is upon us. God help us in these perilous times. Thank you for the visit and sharing. Stay safe and productive.

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Chris! The truth is in your words. The new norm like they say is upon us. God help us in these perilous times. Thank you for the visit and sharing. Stay safe and productive.

[Patricia Wedel]

Embracing the day where the Sun rises
In Rays of melancholy... the Folly and the Dolly
as little girls with soft curls wear Masks 🎭
and one for Dolly...
Blessed are the Meek for they shall inherit the Earth...
thinking of you Sami... your poem is like a flower that
Fades with the Setting Sun. tenderly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Beautiful poetic words that are worthy of appreciation. Thank you kindly for your wonderful visits and sentiments.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, "no certain tomorrow's"
And living in the moment is being in isolation...missing what we had before all this occurred....
I hate to think this won't get better and all we will have is the memories of what was...
We need to be able to make new memories...we can only pray that we will get that chance.
a very moving write, Sami.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa! It is indeed as you say sir Jacob. May God answer those prayers so we can have some sort of normalcy. A proven medical vaccine can help if not political. Be safe sir and thank you for your review and presence on this site.