by Robert - just a simple man - B.
Member since:
April 12, 2007

The New Normal

July 27, 2012 01:37 AM UTC (Updated: July 27, 2012 09:08 AM UTC)
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The New Normal

©2012 Robert Charles Burnham

all rights reserved.

 

Asking for assistance in reaching

Boring, healthy cereal far above Captain Crunch

Complimentary powered shopping carts, which are

Decidedly slower than one’s dead grandmother

Effective immediately, they should have

Finger-controlled vertical hydraulics – There’s a

Growing realization of knowing

Happenstances of captured summits have

Inched into oblivion

Juxtaposition of life, hands are now feet

Kinetic energy is better downhill

Lonely dinners loom in microwaves

Mornings brings discovery that

Noon is as midnight and

Order abolishes all spontaneity

“Poor, poor pitiful me”

Quid pro quo

Recordings of old country songs

Surreptitiously locked in thoughts

Telltale signs that

Underwear needs to b e put on first

Viciously

Wedded to algebraic equations where

X no longer equals

Y, but

Z 

 

 

Whetstone:

The author would like to recognize the blessing of still be able to stand and occasionally walk, aided and un-aided.  Although the condition and the pain are chronic, the author still embraces the future, being always ready for new types of adventures to come along.  And, oh yeah, he just may earn a degree or two along the way.

Comments: 39

Bernard C. Jul 27, 2012, 2:20am UTC
Where did it all go huh? Alaska sounds like the place though it could be anywhere - interesting thoughts no less provocative

Thanks for sharing and submitting to
The Surreal Circus.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 27, 2012, 8:59am UTC
Where did it all go, my friend
Never thought Alaska would be the end
Like a polar bear I've lost my land
And there's no place to start over again
Where did it all go, papa
Did it die with you and float away
Are there no more frontiers to plan
My friend Bernard asked just today
Where did it all go my friend

(maybe there's a song here, huh?)
Richard Lynn Livesay Jul 27, 2012, 9:43am UTC
When we "walk" in another's shoes we get a new perspective on life and possibility more compassion. Your path has been re-engineered to give you this new perspective....acceptance is the anti-dote to anger. I have gone thru this with Linda, now in a wheelchair for the rest of her life...you both seem to be making the best out od what you are given...keep the faith. our poem is very revealing.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Jul 27, 2012, 12:46pm UTC
Now featured.
René Allen Jul 27, 2012, 3:38am UTC
Thanks for sharing this with us in Poet's Passion Robert ~ The writing needs to be a little bigger for the eyes that have trouble seeing {smiles}.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 27, 2012, 8:54am UTC
On my screen the writing looks so large. I'll do as you suggested and see if it helps others. Meanwhile, thanks for popping in. I've been busy but I's stilll a lonely man.

:+)
Angela A. Jul 27, 2012, 10:35am UTC
Nice to see your lovely poetry and face my dear. I hope you are okay
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Len Maxwell Jul 27, 2012, 11:27am UTC
Nicely done. My head just can't put words together like that.

Thanks for posting to the Wall of Normality on The Triple Name Club where it's now featured.
Dennis Gilman Jul 27, 2012, 11:29am UTC
I see we both had a crappy week Robert. Maybe next week will be better or else "normal" will have a new definition for me also :-D
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 27, 2012, 4:10pm UTC
You live in Jamaica, among scantily clad bathing beauties, listening to Marley and sipping Margarita's.

If there's a crappy week in there, I can't see it bro.

:+)
Dennis Gilman Jul 27, 2012, 4:52pm UTC
You're describing what next week will be like Robert. I'll be doing exactly that in Ocho Rios starting Monday.

This week was crappy, so I'll more than enjoy every second of next week.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Jul 27, 2012, 11:38am UTC
Robert, It seems you are trying to find your way with the ABC's of your new normalcy.
I remember after losing my son, one of the stages is finding a new normal.
The most difficult part of this was feeling as if I left him behind. I finally realized that he is with me through all of the stages. I fought this for a long time and became stagnant. But through perseverance I am finding my way. I may not like it but it is what it is.
Unfortunately in life we have curve balls and how we choose to catch them and what we do with them makes all the difference, as you know. Keep writing Robert.
lena k. Jul 27, 2012, 2:11pm UTC
well done
For a second there, I was thinking of taking a cab to the middle of the Golden Gate bridge, but then fortunately remembered I don't have cab fare! Very expressive, Robert. Now I've just got to work on this cursed empathy!
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 27, 2012, 4:12pm UTC
Well, if you find the cab fare there, make sure after taking in the lovely view, that you have cab fare back home as well.
There's a view?
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 27, 2012, 4:38pm UTC
Alcatraz. Technically, that's a view, right?
Just kidding, Robert--no matter where you look in the Bay Area there's a great view. But Alcatraz is not one of the more pleasant ones.
Randi Burnham-Brown Jul 27, 2012, 2:35pm UTC
Good job my brother! There are still some blessings!
Sharon P. Jul 27, 2012, 5:10pm UTC
Walk a mile
Lose a pound
Sit a while
Time passes
We were in Anchorage in the 1940's
Hope time helps
Pam Brittain Jul 27, 2012, 6:18pm UTC
"Underwear needs to b e put on first" - why?
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jul 29, 2012, 7:48am UTC
I don't know
Call me a traditionalist
Jan S. Jul 27, 2012, 7:58pm UTC
Acceptance is the key to living a happy, productive life, my friend. Challenges always bring blessings. My recent brain tumor surgery resulted in paralysis of my left hand. It has improved, but has far to go to be normal again.

I've learned a lot about the people who love me and even more about myself. Patience and humility are not easy to learn, but when we're forced to ask for help and wait for healing, we can master them. I can either whine or laugh about my limitations, and I choose to laugh....and to thank God for my life.
Jean R B. Jul 27, 2012, 9:18pm UTC
The large type is fine for my old eyes.
Syed The Shah Jul 27, 2012, 10:19pm UTC
Hope you get your new job soon and I like to see ya as active as a cricket hop.. :D
Keep it up mate, much philosophy less poetry.. ah..!
Connie C. Jul 27, 2012, 10:24pm UTC
Robert,

How are you doing? I hope you are doing much better soon.
dee b. Jul 28, 2012, 12:08am UTC
You may have acquired some limitations but you will find, in time, a way to work with them. Acceptance holds the key in dealing with it all. I know a feat easier said then done, but just the same can be done. I'm glad your wit and creative writing skills are still intact, and you continue to share here. Hang in there big guy!
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 28, 2012, 12:21am UTC
It's a long road Robert....but think of it this way: You are taking the road not taken (by many). Need anything? Chocolate always helps, but it would melt this time of year (as I found out).
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Jul 28, 2012, 12:57am UTC
Just don't offer him a wolf mask lol
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Jul 28, 2012, 12:57am UTC
Been missing you Robert and concerned. Take one step at a time hope all is getting better.
stephen berwaldt Jul 28, 2012, 8:25am UTC
We don't always choose what we have to face, but we definitely choose how we deal with them...you seem to be striving to wrestle this ordeal to the ground, and that inspires the rest of us. Keep writing, young man, and get this behind you ASAP... I'm sure there are more battles yet to fight. Glad you're back.


Thank you submitting to Gathers Luminous Writers and Artists.
Missy Cline Jul 28, 2012, 12:18pm UTC
*Outrageously MEGA hugs* Trust me...keep looking skyward...it helps.
Sam Henderson Jul 28, 2012, 11:00pm UTC
Thank you, Connie, for leading us to this exquisite poem! Robert, I look forward to reading your past works and the new ones on the horizon.
Gary (The Eclectic) Timothy Jul 29, 2012, 6:19pm UTC
While I cannot truly comprehend your new normalcy, I do understand the concept which you've expressed quite well. I've have my own new normalcy a few times in my time, but not quite as drastic as yours. In any case, ya still got the gift of words, my friend!! :-)
Debbie W. Aug 4, 2012, 10:06pm UTC
I would love to drive one of those carts through my grocery store, screaming, "get outta my way!!" Try that and I bet you will feel better.
Erica Hidvegi Oct 20, 2012, 7:53pm UTC
Courage baby, thats what you got, spunk, hope and okay a compromised physical position but an exremely talented sweet spitiual position is being filled little by little, baby steps. xxoo
Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 21, 2012, 3:54am UTC
I'd rather have you....

How are you? Really, let me know...
Shelbia C. Nov 20, 2012, 3:41am UTC
This is well done. i can imagine how you feel some days. My new normal kinda snuck up on me. Must be harder when it changes so quickly. You seem to be hanging in there pretty well. And I totally agree with Debbie. Lol!
Sandy Moore Dec 5, 2012, 9:16pm UTC
Great poem, Robert.

Thank you for sharing with Watching The Wind Blow By

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