am i normal?

a little thing i've written that attempts to articulate the paradox and loneliness inherent with being human in the modern world.

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[RichardRoy2]

Beautiful. The theme reminds me of the movie, "Tombstone", where, at the end, Doc asks Wyatt what he wants. To Wyatt's response Doc says, "There is no normal, there's just life; now get on with it." I really got a laugh from, "Your death certificate, sir; why wont you sign it?". Sadly, very fitting for many. Sometimes, lately, with all the joy I've been finding in life, to the point of tears, I wonder if there's something wrong with me. If there is, I wont be seeking a cure.

[marycigarettes]

@RichardRoy2 i hear you dear man ...life is the thing,and we're dead an awful long time......when i wrote this i wasn't really sure what i was saying...i was lonely.. disconnected...feeling very strange, and my fingerts typing had to keep up with what fell out of me there,for it was written in a moment....on reflection i can see that it's someone/me/anyone coming to terms with the flux of life and all our absurdities.

[Dexterclark72]

I have to say again, I love your words. Literally.

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[marycigarettes]

*literally?!*......hahaahaaha

funny man...all the best with the show next week in islington,dexter...i have good feelings about it.

[frankblame]

i would like to use it

in some form

permission granted?

[marycigarettes]

no.

[RichardRoy2]

@marycigarettes 2a. ...my sense of wonder at so much that surounded me before, but allowed myself to dismiss. Now, I'll never live long enough. Thanks for your very interesting and amazing work.

[RichardRoy2]

@marycigarettes 1a. Sadly, one of the things I find we get caught up in, is the insistance that things should only be regarded as "only a..." or "just a" because viewing things as interesting, extraordinary, amazing, fascinating, etc. is, perhaps, to expose ourselves to manipulation by others. Fear is a powerful motivator. I guess we become absurd when viewed through normal eyes. I get the impression normal is the mundane, the bland, that which makes no impression at all. But I've regained...

[EdMuirton]

This is the 1st video I saw of your inspiring work, Mary. I remember havin' a look at your channel and finding out 'Wow, he sings and plays too!' Hope Xmas day is grand man! Cheers!

[27manlover]

Brilliant!

[Neffabletranscendent]

It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. ~Jiddu Krishnamurti~

[cinderellalifestyle]

amazing inner thoughts exposed,..articulation of what most eveyone wonders at one time or another, but never have the bravery to utter...what is normal? I once heard a doctor say we are ALL Bi-Polar, ..........love you Mary, you surely said it. this gem found via David randall Curtis, (I know, slow to get hip, am I)......I'm inspired now..........XOS, Laurie

[missyA1958]

are any of us really normal?!

[Dexterclark72]

Next week. Fuck that scared me! It's in November, so still plenty time for me to sharpen my scissors...

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