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Relative truth

"Normal, a term we all know well, Yet, its meaning begins to unravel and tell. A spider's intricate web, a marvel to see, Is normal to the spider, but a hazard to the butterfly. Is normal an illusion we create? A relative truth that varies with each state? A concept that shift like sand of the ground, Leaving us questioning what's truly profound? ~Byeol

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Alesia Leach

Date: 3/1/2025 2:37:00 PM

Your poem plays with the concept of normalcy as something fluid and subjective, which is a compelling idea. The contrast between the spider and the butterfly is a strong image--it effectively illustrates how one being’s normal can be another’s doom. That’s a powerful way to express the relativity of truth and perception.

Byeol Captain
Date: 3/2/2025 12:40:00 AM

Thanks, you have good insight.