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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

Date: 9/26/2021 4:48:00 AM

wise words indeed Jenna:-) hugs Jan x

Jenna Logan
Date: 9/26/2021 6:06:00 AM

Thanks so much, Jan.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/25/2021 11:29:00 AM

Enjoyed, but I think religion went astray inasmuch we were not created to resist temptation, but to conquer it. Aloha!

Jenna Logan
Date: 9/25/2021 12:10:00 PM

Resisting temptation is easier if one follows God’s Word. However, this poem is not religion based. Thank you, Rico.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/25/2021 11:17:00 AM

So true Jenna, no one is perfect, we all have our flaws. Interesting verses and it makes you think. Tom

Jenna Logan
Date: 9/25/2021 12:08:00 PM

Thank you for your ever present encouragement. Tom.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 9/25/2021 11:16:00 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
Date: 9/25/2021 12:07:00 PM

Thanks for your remarks, Milt. I appreciate you for indicating a certain line you liked.