Perfection is an ideology
Wrapped in a tight rope around our minds
We strive and strive to the standards that will always be moved one block above our heads unreachable
Let me say that again unreachable
Because the hands create the blocks and pile them up higher and higher
The video game buzzes “Ok”, “meh”, “perfect”
We climb and climb this ever growing mountain
And dig ourselves a hole of depression and anxiety piled up in our insecurity and worthlessness
We think perfection is the answer to love and all that’s holy, but the truth is we will never get there and acceptance
Well that’s the clarity
When you start to heal the expectation of being anything other then who you are
in every moment of bitterness
you cut the bindings
Suddenly your body is a masterpiece
Suddenly your happiness is within reach
Suddenly your not chasing your creating
Suddenly your not afraid of the societal definition of who you should be
Perfection is spoon fed into the mouths of all our children
Perfection is yelled into 4th grade track teams and football wannabes
Perfection is sewn into the fabric of our literal clothing
But, wouldn’t you be surprised to hear the places that make a profit from the defects
You see nothing you do is worthless
Especially not because that something was a mishap
We all make mistakes, thousands every day
So let’s stop kidding ourselves
Let’s give who we are some kindness
It’s ok. You are ok.
Let’s clean out all the madness
Peace is found in letting go of who we think we need to be
All the thoughts that cause you suffering don’t need to suffocate the joyful laughter that lives inside your ever passionate heart
Dust away those thoughts so you can create a reality of celebrating true humanity
Perfection doesn’t exist and it never did
So stop hurting
Thank you all for reading! Let me know your thoughts down in the comments below! I wrote this poem on a whim like a majority of my poetry. It’s an idea I’ve been thinking about a lot. I hope you enjoyed!
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Beautiful ❤️ The unattainable ideal of perfection is definitely something that I think a lot of people can relate to, but you’ve put it into words so well. Everyone should read this!
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I’m glad you enjoyed the poem! These words mean a lot to me!
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Your poem echoes a lot of my recent feelings. This is the first week of my new job, and I’ve been struggling a bit with adjusting and being patient with myself. Thank you – I needed to read this!
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I’m glad this was helpful for you! It’s ok not to know everything right away. All of that will take a little time.
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