Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

No Paragons of Perfection

We were born to be real, not to be perfect
Only one Child was given life, innocent at birth
Everyone else was born with a flaw, or a defect
and walks upon this planet called, Mother Earth

If any of us continually strive for perfection,
we face a destiny to live quite disappointed
and foolishly heading in the wrong direction.
Humans are not born as one of the anointed.

So don't be a pragmatist or even a worrywart
Being an overachiever will cause you heartache
Enjoy days of leisure and don't give it a thought
that being a paragon offers a means of escape.



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Jan Allison September 26, 2021 at 4:48 AM wise words indeed Jenna:-) hugs Jan x Jenna Logan September 26, 2021 at 6:06 AM Thanks so much, Jan.

Rico Leffanta September 25, 2021 at 11:29 AM Enjoyed, but I think religion went astray inasmuch we were not created to resist temptation, but to conquer it. Aloha! Jenna Logan September 25, 2021 at 12:10 PM Resisting temptation is easier if one follows God’s Word. However, this poem is not religion based. Thank you, Rico.

Tom Cunningham September 25, 2021 at 11:17 AM So true Jenna, no one is perfect, we all have our flaws. Interesting verses and it makes you think. Tom Jenna Logan September 25, 2021 at 12:08 PM Thank you for your ever present encouragement. Tom.

L Milton Hankins September 25, 2021 at 11:16 AM Jenna, I loved your line "Enjoy days of leisure." So much wisdom in this poem, worthy of being read far and wide. I do wish you the best of luck in the contest. Jenna Logan September 25, 2021 at 12:07 PM Thanks for your remarks, Milt. I appreciate you for indicating a certain line you liked.