Sunday, December 23, 2012

When the Going Gets Weird

"weird animals" from net.newsment.com


When the going gets weird,
the weird turn pro,
my Sis told me,
with pride
and sisterhood,
acknowledging
my excellence
at weirdness.
Weird has always
felt familiar.
Weird comes with
its own
built-in laughter.
Weird makes
the ordinary
stretch its wings
and try a little harder.
Weird puts a shine on
and does a little tap-dance
just to entertain you.
Weird turns a world of
Anybodies
into
Somebody Specials
with their
amazing,
totally unbelievable
stories.
If Weird could speak,
it would tell you:
Come sit by me,
sweetheart,
and let me tell you
a few good tales.


pulled from my December 2010 archives for Poets United's Poetry Pantry December 2012
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24 comments:

  1. aelfbeeDecember 23, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Aye-aye, to weird!

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  2. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerDecember 23, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Ah Sherry--this is so much fun and so very true! I am all for the weird!!

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  3. J Cosmo NewberyDecember 23, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Every family has someone weird - if you don't know who it is, it's probably you. :-)

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  4. J Cosmo NewberyDecember 23, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I console myself with the irrefutable fact that, if everyone was like me, I'd be normal.

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  5. DaydreamerDecember 23, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    There's nothing like NOT fitting in with the rest...and being unique and weird ...love it ;)

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  6. AnonymousDecember 23, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Another of our many commonalities, my sister and friend. When I was younger the weirdness was an inner sadness for not fitting in. Now its what I flaunt and keeps me laughing. Thanks for reminding me, oh wonderful weird one,

    Elizabeth
    http://soulsmusic.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/before-sense-only-sound/

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  7. Kay L. DaviesDecember 23, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    That is certainly one funny-looking little animal for sure, Sherry.
    With love and hugs for you and yours at Christmas,
    K

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  8. LauraDecember 23, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    ah yes... Weird has much to teach us:-)

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  9. UnknownDecember 23, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    And ode to weird... and wonderful. Aren't you glad the drummer we hear is a bit different? I Am!

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  10. MaryDecember 23, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Sherry, I enjoyed this....and GET IT. Weird is just another word for individuality. Nothing wrong with that! Smiles.

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  11. SusanDecember 23, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    My high school credo was "Be weird, it's easier." I suspect that credo never let go. This is such a upbeat good spirited poem.

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  12. Judy RoneyDecember 23, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    This made me laugh. Weird ...well, I know a lot about weird. LOL Love the weird animal that goes so well with this poem.

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  13. Sharp Little PencilDecember 23, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Love this - I can of course relate. You put the right spin on it... the positively delightful state of fun. Hope the Genome people don't find a "weird gene" and try to "breed" it out of us... Love, Amy

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  14. The UnknowngnomeDecember 23, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Weirdly wonderful! Hope your Christmas is as weird. :)

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  15. AnonymousDecember 24, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    Weirdness can add a much-needed test to the ordinary...and weirdness can natural, or skill-based...

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  16. AnonymousDecember 24, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    I liked this too - Happy Christmas.

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  17. Brother OllieDecember 24, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    weirdness is too oft under valued - Merry Christmas!

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  18. kaykualaDecember 24, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Being weird is being noticed. One can be surprised over what weirdness can offer - it's stimulating and rich! Nicely Sherry

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you Ma'am!


    Hank

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  19. JinksyDecember 24, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    And weird is equally wonderful the second time around! Thank you. :)

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  20. Liz Rice-SosneDecember 24, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    My friend I so relate to this! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I treasure our friendship.

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  21. ScottlBDecember 24, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    So true so true, good to be a little weird... I know :)

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  22. LolamouseDecember 24, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Yes, indeed! I'm one of the weird and I am proud!

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  23. SusanDecember 25, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    "Weird makes
    the ordinary
    stretch its wings
    and try a little harder'

    Yes. Quite a little seducer, really. Totally FUN!! Accepting ones self is where to begin . . .

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  24. my heart's love songsDecember 26, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    now i know what the kinship i feel with you is, Sherry! weirdness rocks!

    wishing you the happiest of holidays!
    ♥

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