LIKE ERNIE AND WALT

“Will you love me when I’m normal?”
Don’t you mean, would I love you if you were normal?
It’s just that sort of optimism
that makes you so enticing.
In the face of insurmountable odds
you foolishly believe
in your shot at redemption.
More likely a shot of antibiotics
or tequila.

You may become more stable
mote responsible
but normal?
It’s not in your DNA.
Average ain’t your legacy.

Your destiny succeeds normal
and redefines it
for the next generation
like Dylan
like Brando
like Ernie and Walt.

You aren’t normal
and will never be.
That is our blessing
though probably your curse.