Perfect Imperfection

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 
And you said I was beautiful to you
But you never said when it would be over
Or how soon we would be through 

Perfection is what you’re looking for
And of course it’s plain to see 
Perfection is what you want and more
And that just can’t be me

You should take a look in the mirror
And get a good look at yourself
Maybe that will make things clearer 
Maybe you’ll see how I felt 

When you told me I wasn’t the one for you
I wasn’t the perfection that you sought 
I prayed for days that it wasn’t true 
And I wished on every star that we hadn’t fought 

But I guess my efforts were in vain
Perfection is too important to you
Though you still care for me you claim 
I guess it’s just not enough for you

You know you’re not perfect
I don’t know why you want that from me
In my eyes you were as close to perfect
As anyone could ever be 

But now I’ll be waiting for the day
When I’m good enough to be your selection 
But to me you will always be in every way
My perfect imperfection
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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George   Avatar
January 24, 2009 at 7:26 AM
You deserve better. If someone truly loves you, they except you as you are. Great writing. love, Lainie
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January 23, 2009 at 3:11 PM
Christine, this is simply beautiful.. I loved it from beginning to end,it just flowed so good..I would like to add that you don't need anyone that doesn't accept you for who you are, you are special just the way you are, don't let anyone make you feel otherwise..Take care and God Bless...Congrats on your poetry being featured this week.*Tyesha
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January 23, 2009 at 9:13 AM
Congratulations Christine on the featuring of your poem "Perfect Imperfection." Vince
George   Avatar
January 20, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Congratulations on your feature of the week, Christine Lainie
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January 20, 2009 at 2:46 PM
I really like the title. It sets the stage for the poem. It's too bad people can't accept others for what they are. Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. Best wishes with your writing. Karen
Jordan Avatar
January 20, 2009 at 9:11 AM
Christine - I just wanted to say congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ
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January 19, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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January 19, 2009 at 9:13 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week! Love, Shar
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