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A Compilation of Perfect Imperfections


Flawless

a term of perfection.

A definition of popularity,

often overused. 

But to define myself as 

Flawless

I address my flaws.

I am 

a million voices.

A compilation of perfect imperfections

and fleeting moments

each with its own narrator.

These vivid voices tell the story

of the times I have tried

and yes, failed. 

In these failures

are my flaws.

Yet as I look in the mirror

I see only my triumphs

my moments of success

and I think

I could be flawless.

No,

I am. 

Because it is living with my tendency 

to talk too much,

to be impulsive,

to dislike the way I look,

to put myself down,

to be imperfect,

that teaches me how I am flawless

despite my flaws.

I am living 

in a game no one has yet won.

Because I have a tendency 

to be outgoing

to take the initiative

to care enough to be classy

to evaluate choices

to be Flawless.

 

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rpolan14

It's been a while since I've done this whole writing thing. Just getting back into practice.

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