Marilene Evans Poet Free verse

I Am Flawed

I AM FLAWED

Accept me as what I am for nobody is perfect.
I am not broken, I am just an imperfect person.
Who isn’t?  I am just like anybody else with 	
flaws, weaknesses, imperfections that I do not
hide for I do not live in illusion or acting based
on other peoples’ expectations or opinions of me.

I know I am flawed that I learn to laugh at my flaws
and I even say “thank you, I already know that”.
As far as I know, my flaws only affect me and no
one else for it is beyond my character to hurt or
belittle and to use or take advantage of other people.
He is the One who knows my flaws more than I know them. 

That I don’t give a damn about what others think and say.
I am not torn between my reputations based on their opinions
and my character based on who I am; strengths and flaws.
I cannot live in pretense, façade, lies just to please anybody.
I do not wear a mask to hide my imperfections and I cannot
be cracked from the negative things I hear and said about me.

I neither say much nor ask too many questions for it is
best to observe and listen than to compare, complain and
criticize for I am no judge, as it is He who would in the end.
As I said, I am flawed and one of my flaws is staying away
from negativism and that includes people closed to me. 
Although it is harder to let go for it is really heart breaking.

However, I rather stay away and remember the good things
about them and the beautiful memories I had with them or
I rather walk away than pretend that everything is all right.
I may stay away or walk away; but I am always ready to be
around when they need me and help them in any way I can
rain or shine or come what may to support and assist them. 


6/16/21    Writing Prompt - Flawed - Poetry
                Constance La France

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Constance La France June 25, 2021 at 4:51 PM Marilene, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Flawed _ Challenge with your wonderful poem. Good use of the required words, love _ Constance Marilene Evans June 25, 2021 at 6:11 PM Thanks for my placement and compliments, Constance! Have a great evening. Hugs, Marilene

Christuraj Alex June 24, 2021 at 8:38 PM Beautiful work. Congratulations! Marilene Evans June 24, 2021 at 9:09 PM Thanks... Can I just call you Chris? Have a good night!

Victor Buhagiar June 17, 2021 at 2:21 AM Well done for the contest. This was exceptionally good. Best for a win. Marilene Evans June 17, 2021 at 8:19 AM Thanks much, Victor. I appreciate it. Have a beautiful day.

Alexis Y. June 16, 2021 at 8:25 PM WoW! Marilene, You took the chosen words and wrote an exceptional raw write. Kudos to you for not giving a hoot; what folk think of you. You don’t let others dictate your life. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis Marilene Evans June 16, 2021 at 9:38 PM Thanks so much, Alexis. You took my word... I was going to pen "I don't give a hoot"; but I don't give a damn sounds better..... I remember "Gone With The Wind". Have a good night.