Rama Balasubramanian Poet Free verse

Perfect Valentine Doesn'T Exist

So many writes about valentines, perfect life partner
Are they telling the truth?
Do perfect people exist?
I doubt, I haven't seen any!

My husband is a normal human
As selfish, self-willed, peculiar and particular as any other human
Many of his actions irritate me, He refuses to change.
I have learnt to accept and adjust  .

He goes to office when I have fever
Says he is holding a responsible position, cannot take leave.
His family and son are more important than me
They are blood relationship that's why maybe

But I am still very happy with my valentine
He has many qualities that are praiseworthy

He doesn't smoke or drink, is not womanizer
He has good value system
He is a responsible person
Earns enough to provide for all family needs

He takes good care of self, all for his family
Exercise, walking, proper diet...
He helps me when he is free
Was by my side whenever I was hospitalized

Has never given me a gift till date
but has given me freedom to buy all that I want
He doesn't care for my looks 
Believes real beauty lies within, praises my good heart

He is not perfect, nor am I
We understand each other, adjust and manage to live happily
I am perfectly satisfied for I know there is nothing called perfect human
Perfection exists only in movies and literature.

Regarding love, what is true love I am not clear
I admit my son is more dear to me than my husband.
19th Feb 2021
Placed 1st in Valentine contest

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Richard Lamoureux March 5, 2021 at 5:58 AM You are right, no relationship is perfect. However we can make an effort to keep romance and fun as a part of our lives together. Rama Balasubramanian March 6, 2021 at 2:44 AM Thanks. Take care. God bless!

Sam Kauffman March 2, 2021 at 9:34 AM One very realistic picture of love and marriage, Rama, with all of its flaws and pluses! Well done. Congratulations on your first place win! Rama Balasubramanian March 6, 2021 at 2:44 AM Thanks. Take care. God bless!

Alexis Y. March 1, 2021 at 8:10 PM WoW! Rama, I liked your take on the contest theme. I agree there is no such things as a perfect (Mate)human. I liked the down to earth tone and vibe of your write. In my opinion true is love is loving and accepting another’s flaws. Your husband sounds like a good guy, you are blessed to have found each other. Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-) Alexis Rama Balasubramanian March 2, 2021 at 3:14 AM Thanks. Take care. God bless!

Beata Agustin March 1, 2021 at 8:06 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this reality --- so earnestly truthful in your poetic forthrightness. God bless you. Rama Balasubramanian March 2, 2021 at 3:13 AM Thanks. Take care. God bless!

Greg Gaul March 1, 2021 at 9:41 AM This is one valentine that should not be sent to your husband. But one that everyone else might read to see unvarnished honesty incarnate. You certainly took a different take on the prompt. Take pride in your high placement. I hope you apply similar creativity and honesty to other poetic topics. I look forward to see your future verse adventures. Kudos to you. Rama Balasubramanian March 1, 2021 at 10:04 AM Thanks. My husband saw it and laughed. Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, Rama

Gary Radice March 1, 2021 at 8:45 AM Again, a different slant on the theme of valentine Rama! :) A very honest piece of work. Your poem, not your husband...I don't know your husband. :) Cheers - Gary Rama Balasubramanian March 1, 2021 at 9:56 AM Thanks. Take care. God bless!

Suzette Richards March 1, 2021 at 8:24 AM Congratulations on your win, Rama Rama Balasubramanian March 1, 2021 at 10:02 AM Thanks and same to you. Take care. God bless!

Krish Radhakrishna March 1, 2021 at 8:10 AM Congrats on top win! well earned! Rama Balasubramanian March 1, 2021 at 10:01 AM Thanks Krish. Take care. God bless!

Richard Lamoureux March 1, 2021 at 7:08 AM I found your take on the contest to be refreshingly different. As such it earned a top placement. Congrats and thanks for entering my contest. Blessings Rick. Rama Balasubramanian March 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM Thanks for the top placement. I read a story in newspaper once in which a girl divorced her husband as he was not as perfect as they portray in movies, literature, poetry. Saw many poems about perfect valentine. Wanted to convey the truth. Take care, Enjoy your day.

Bj Legros Kelley February 21, 2021 at 9:31 PM None of us are perfect, and I believe that true love accepts this fact. We are all flawed, but when we see we each are only a person living in a world of imperfections, it helps. To be there to support each other through sickness, health, richer or poorer, better or worse, being faithful in love and heart, well, it makes this world more bearable through the ups and downs. This is real, and it is love <3 Very good Valentine truth! Rama Balasubramanian February 23, 2021 at 1:57 AM WoW! What a wonderful comment. Every word, deep and meaningful. Thanks for your wonderful comments. Have a blessed day ahead. Take care, Rama

Victor Buhagiar February 18, 2021 at 10:53 PM Loving someone is to accept a person with all his good and imperfections. And it is only natural that you love your son more. ~~ Rama Balasubramanian February 19, 2021 at 6:11 AM That is a very matured comment. How many understand? Many want life partner to change. Have a wonderful day ahead. Take care Rama

Demetrios Trifiatis February 18, 2021 at 5:34 PM Being human excludes perfection but this should stop us from looking for the best possible relationship we could have to find imperfect happiness which is better than perfect misery, my friend, Rama! Wonderfully written! Rama Balasubramanian February 19, 2021 at 6:13 AM Thanks for your wonderful comments. Yes we should and do try but many times young generation divorce for clumsy reason. Many do not understand true love is a fallacy. Have a great day ahead friend. Take care Rama

Darlene De Beaulieu February 18, 2021 at 11:58 AM Hello Rama, right no one is perfect. When my husband was alive, all we did was exchanged Valentine cards. We did nothing special. So no one is perfect. God bless Darlene. Darlene De Beaulieu February 19, 2021 at 3:37 PM Hello Rama, yes I agree a bit of adjustment can avoid divorce. You are welcome. I will and you do the same. Enjoy your evening my friend. Rama Balasubramanian February 19, 2021 at 6:17 AM Not just you, many are in same situation. That is life. But many poets, movies, books portray it differently, creating rosy dreams. I feel a bit of adjustment can avoid divorces. Anyway we cannot run away from the results of our misdeeds. Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care Rama

Krish Radhakrishna February 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM very true account of relationships! blood is thicker than wedding knots! Rama Balasubramanian February 19, 2021 at 6:19 AM Of course it is. Not many understand that, unreasonable expectations cause of misery! Have a great day ahead. Take care Rama