“No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:15-16
I’m Not Normal
Left-handed I am,
In a right-handed world.
Straight hair is “it”.
Mine is permanently curled.
Night owl, no doubt
I’m no early bird.
Rule follower, too
Which some find quite absurd.
Those “Goody-Two-Shoes”,
They are just my size.
And for playing it safe?
I’d surely win the prize!
I’ve never felt normal
Somehow always out of place.
“Maybe”, they’ve said,
“You’re from outer space.”
It took many years to
Learn “they’re” not wrong.
I Do have a home in the Heavens
Where I truly belong!
When saved by His grace
We’re not meant to fit in.
Being different from the rest
Shines a light upon Him.
No, I’m not normal
But see things in a new way.
The world may not accept me
And that’s really okay.
So, if you too are feeling
Set apart like me
Rejoice in knowing
It’s how God’s planned it to be!
“Don’t be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to Him.” Romans 12:2 (CEV)
Better late than never! I’ve been struggling with the prompt “Normal” this week and this is finally the result. I’m joining the other writers (just a few days late) at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com
I hope you and yours are safe and well. I greatly appreciate you taking your time to stop in. God Bless You!
Love this!
I, too, feel out of place, but perhaps or different reasons…
I seem to have no place here,
the world is just too full,
so I will go and have a beer,
the china shop’s wild bull.
I find it rather curious
that I’m not understood,
but I don’t take it serious,
for laughter’s in my blood,
and this gets me in trouble
with those of weighty mien;
I prick their earnest bubble,
and sometimes make them scream
that I must be mad, mad as a hatter,
and this is not a joking matter.
Thank you Andrew. Always important to keep laughter in our lives even in difficult times!
I love this. Not only the poem, but it’s a great reflection that’s spot on.
Thank you Sandra! I so appreciate your kind words!
Cindy, As I was in my quiet time last night I was thinking about being “set apart.” We should look different from the world. I agree, it’s a struggle, because there will indeed be times that we want to “fit in” and be “normal.” I say, “define normal, anyway.” Thank you for sharing your gift of writing with us.
It took me a long time to realize we aren’t meant to fit in. I can remember where I was when it became clear and the feeling of relief I felt. You’re right, it is still a challenge but it gets easier the older I get! Thank you for taking your time to stop in and comment. It means so much to me!
At least you joined. I admire you. And your poem is the perfect description of me too. I’m not left handed and my hair is so straight it won’t bend, but the rest……spot on normal me.
Keep writing.
Jane, it’s such a comfort to know we’re not alone and can be “normal” together! I am grateful for you stopping in.