Better Than the Best
I always strove for perfection
It’s all or nothing, that what my mind said
Be the best or you’ll make everyone sad,
I couldn’t help but be bothered by that.
I had this undying need to be perfect,
My best wasn’t good enough even for me.
Academic validation crafted an addict.
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