Akkina Downing Poet Free verse

I'M Too Much of a Giver and a Lover

"I'm too much of a giver and a lover"
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It's not about defining the perfectness of me
For there is not more to what I can be
in which you expect of me
But to learn to accept this is all there is to me 
and where I am in life is perfectly enough for me
I am no less nor more than what is need be
It's about defining how joyful my heart is
For it is filled with love in which I have for you
and hope to be satisfying to your fantasy of perfectionist 
Your imagination of perfection is an illusion 
You slay me and pressure me for something 
I could never be
I am upon my max limit in endurance of your selfishness 
But within my heart I love you too much to give you up 
Because baby
I'm too much of a giver and a lover
That's defining perfection of love and sharing 
For love is what makes us happiest of all
Nothing more... Smile!

Written by, Akkina R Downing 
                 11-5-16

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Andrea Dietrich January 4, 2021 at 2:56 PM wow, you are more than I would ever be!! This is so awesome how you defined yourself, Akkina. Love this. Akkina Downing January 4, 2021 at 5:14 PM Thank you so much, Drea, I truly appreciate your lovely visit and comment.

Paul Callus December 29, 2017 at 2:47 PM These words show how sincere and honest you are, Akkina. Perfection is impossible to reach while on earth, but we can try and give our best. Keep on giving...with a a smile:) Regards & Hugs // paul Akkina Downing December 29, 2017 at 3:56 PM Thank you so much my dear friend Paul. You're so sweet to read my poems, that meant so much :) hugs and smiles :) Kina

Edward Mccall August 12, 2017 at 7:44 PM What an honest straightforward and wonderfully written piece. I love the line where I am in life is perfectly enough for me that's so awesome. Another one for my faves. Have a blessed day Kina. ;-) Akkina Downing August 12, 2017 at 8:13 PM You're so sweet Ed, thank you so much. You've been so kind to me. I value your friendship very much so. I pray you'll have a fantastic weekend. Hugs, Kina :)

Liam Mcdaid November 11, 2016 at 5:53 PM spilling out beautiful ink akkina deep excellent piece love holds all the keys i believe in give and take as equals Akkina Downing November 11, 2016 at 8:47 PM I am grinning from ear to ear to receive kind comment from you Liam. You're one to learn a lot from. Thank you!

Nette Onclaud November 6, 2016 at 3:21 AM very nice..do leave a lot of love for yourself, akkina..huggs Akkina Downing November 6, 2016 at 6:11 AM Awe I appreciate it, thank you. :)

G. Jay November 6, 2016 at 12:46 AM I like the line "Your imagination of perfection is an illusion" Akkina Downing November 6, 2016 at 6:11 AM Thank you G!

Christy Stover November 5, 2016 at 9:31 PM Beautiful poem and I can completely relate to what you're saying. Keep writing. Akkina Downing November 5, 2016 at 9:52 PM Thank you Christy! :)