[DomLuka] The Ordinary Us Poem

[MayaMys]

I found this poem while browsing through some websites, and after I read it I immediately thought of The Ordinary Us, and the relationship between Quinn and his mom, after Quinn came out of the closet (and a bit before). I felt as if not sharing would be a crime:

 

Wrong

 

My baby is so beautiful

A boy, I think that's wonderful

He'll grow up big and strong

Just like his mama

 

 

And I'll raise him just the right way

And tell him every single day

So he'll know that I know that I know better

Than the whole entire world

 

 

'Cause there's nothing wrong with him

And there's nothing wrong with me

And there's nothing wrong with anything

That I can't fix, he'll see

 

 

He's growing up so tall now

And his voice is getting deeper

And he's gonna do the right things

And I'll be the perfect keeper

 

 

And he'll follow in my footsteps

The ones I didn't make

And I'll guide him very gently

Through every choice he makes

 

 

'Cause there's nothing wrong with him

And there's nothing wrong with me

And he's just the perfect son

He's almost as good as me

 

 

But I'm hearing things about him

And they just don't fit the pattern

These people don't know anything

They know nothing about him

 

 

And I'm seeing things he's thinking

I can read him like a book

But those aren't the words I wrote there

I won't take a closer look

 

 

'Cause there's nothing wrong with him

And there's nothing wrong with me

And there's nothing wrong with anyone

That I can't fix, he'll see

 

 

Now I don't know what he's doing

But it's not what I expected

And it's not the greatest option

All these faults must be corrected

 

 

Cause there's nothing wrong with him

And there's nothing wrong with me

And there's nothing wrong with him

That I can't fix, he'll see

 

 

Now he's saying that he hates me

And I know he doesn't mean it

But he's saying that's he different

And I'm scared I think he means it

 

 

And there's something wrong with that

Could there be something wrong with me

Oh my, god I think I've failed

At my immortality

 

 

Cause there's something wrong with him

But it's nothing I can see

Yes there's something wrong with him

I can't fix what I can't see

 

 

Come on, son just let me in

And we'll see what I can do

To replace this twisted thing

With the same old perfect you

 

 

But you seem, to like this thing

This thing that's wrong with you

You won't let me in your heart

So there's nothing I can do

 

 

*Diffrent Speaker*

I'm not going to let you in, mom

But I'm going to let me out

I'll show you who I really am

And what I'm all about

 

 

'Cause there's nothing wrong with me

And there's nothing wrong with you

But I'm not the perfect son

And you're not perfect too

 

 

(found it on http://www.seldo.com/poetry/secondwave/wrong.php)

[Kurt]

It is a very nice poem. I am not sure if it really reminds me of TOU, but thank you for sharing.

 

Kurt

Edited April 13, 2006 by Kurtie

[goddessmaat]

It's an interesting poerm, but very sad. I know so many people think like that, but as a mother of a young son I so wished that they didn't.

 

I know what you mean, in a small way I see where you got the connection with TOU.

[NaperVic]

 

That poem definitely fits with TOU (the Quinn & Mrs. Moore interaction) as well the 'there's nothing wrong with you' that Jude was so fond of telling Quinn.

 

Good find

 

Vic

[linny58]

The poem was great...I can see some connection

[AFriendlyFace]

Thanks Maya!

 

I loved that poem, it was kinda sad, but good. I'm so glad you posted it for us!

 

***wonder's how he didn't see it before now***

 

Anyway have an awesome day!

 

Kevin

[The Duck of Death]

I can definately see the connection. The poems' beautiful, but very sad. It sounds a lot like lyrics to a song.

[MrGreycoat]

I can see how it relates. nice poem

[MayaMys]

I can definately see the connection. The poems' beautiful, but very sad. It sounds a lot like lyrics to a song.

 

 

I'm pretty sure it is supposed to be lyrics to a song, or that's what it sounded like when the poet described it.

Edited April 17, 2006 by MayaMys

[AFriendlyFace]

I can definately see the connection. The poems' beautiful, but very sad. It sounds a lot like lyrics to a song.

Hmmm I didn't say that!

Edited April 18, 2006 by AFriendlyFace

[specialforces1012]

that was very interesting poem

[The Duck of Death]

Hmmm I didn't say that!

 

I hadn't read your post when I added mine. Great minds, my friend, great minds.

[writeincode]

I was very Quinn and his mum except at one point it sounded like the mother was trying to live vicariously through the son. I really liked that poem and didn't want it to finish. Yes, it would have been a crime not to share

[CVilor]

I totally agree that Quinn's mom was in a sense living vicariously through him, as do many parents do sometimes. I definitely think this poem connects to their relationship, it is very befitting of it. Thanks for sharing that with us Maya!