I Have Reduced My Goals In Life To Just Two

My life is far from perfect,
But it seems  a better fit,
Now I try less to perfect,
And don't feel the need to throw a fit.

With only two to goals to perfect,
I am less likely to flit, 
Insearch of perfect,
If all my energy is not used to flit.

Self-improvement will not make me perfect,
But it may make me more of a hit, 
With those who look to me to perfect, 
And don't like to be hit.

Looking to understand is my second goal to perfect,
Even just a little bit,
So my mistakes never  land me in a mess that is perfect,
And my goal of self-improvement moves closer, more than just a little bit.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 7/23/2020 4:20:00 PM
Hi David, how are you? Stopping in to read 'what you're doing'. This has great meaning for many. I feel sad for those who have been convinced to set their bar at 'perfect.' Aside from anything else, it's an intangible concept! Good on you for stepping back!
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Date: 7/23/2020 7:35:00 PM
I am in a good space and appreciate the position I find myself in. I beat of cancer last year and back up to normal weight. A huge advantage living in a country bordered on all sides by water and no state govts. and not too heavily populated. Will look at your work later today . Regards David in NZ
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