Hat Bueckert Poet Quatrain

Nondescript

Not epic nor disastrous, a life mediocre
A trait that followed me down to the crypt
Expressions neutral, a good face for poker
Like everything about me, nondescript

I'm sure I could be out committing crimes
Who could describe my median brand
But after years gone by and passing times
I just wade in the plain and the bland

To people I've met before, I say hello
They seem confused, they don't remember
Now they don't have to pretend they know
I say nothing, and wait for December

One more unremarkable year gone by 
Will a new year bring excitement or change
Is there something new I should say, or try
Odd how being ordinary feels so strange

So while people look at me and draw a blank
They can get up over the words they tripped
I smile politely, wave them on, heart sank
And be on my humdrum way, nondescript

March 21, 2023
Writing Challenge, 'N' words
Sponsor Constance La France

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Constance La France March 27, 2023 at 8:39 AM Hat, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - 'N' Words. Your poem is wonderful, so sorry about the delay in commenting, blessings Hat Bueckert March 28, 2023 at 9:10 PM Thanks for hosting, I always enjoy these contests

Ann Peck March 24, 2023 at 10:30 AM The story is sad but penned beautifully. I love this line especially, "odd how being ordinary feels so strange..." Yes, one would in this unordinary world where we now find ourselves. Congratulations! Hat Bueckert April 12, 2023 at 8:23 PM Thank you Ann :)