This time, for the Friday Writings at Poets and Storytellers United, we are using the ordinary as inspiration. Today I really wanted to post a poem, so maybe this prompt will help.
Today was an ordinary day —
Except, we got my mom a coffee
For her birthday,
And I found that my online shopping
Order was on its way,
And I saw a beautiful bird
Briefly, before it flew away.
These are just ordinary words
And I, an ordinary person clacking
On the other side of the keyboard,
Hoping I would have done
Something extraordinary by now —
Wondering what is meant
By “ordinary” anyway.
When we take a moment to examine our moments β maybe there is no such thing as ‘ordinary’.
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I’m in complete agreement with Rosemary. Confidentially… that’s why I suggested this prompt. π
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How delightful! A sort-of puzzle poem … I am quite certain you are far far away from ordinary Jenna.
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I absolutely love this poem from start to finish, Jenna. All the little details, and how you question the meaning of ordinary. Beautiful to read π
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I like the ordinariness of your day. Sounded quite special.
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Jenna, sometimes your writing style reminds me of Clarice Lispector. I do suggest you give her a try, e.g. “The Passion According to G.H.” or “The hour of the star”.
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