Perfect Imperfections

I'm not perfect
I make mistakes
I mean I'm only 17

You expect so much
Didn't people tell you that expectations lead to disappointment?
I'm not perfect

Of course you think that you understand, but you don't.
You don't get that the guy that I like, doesn't like me.
You don't get that I have 3 hours worth of homework for each AP Class.
You don't get that studying for SAT's and ACT's take time, time that you want from me to do unnecessary things.
I'm not perfect

But the funny thing is
you're not perfect either...

It's funny isn't it?
and kind of ironic don't you think?
That someone can expect perfection from one person
yet lack the perfection within themselves...
We're not perfect...

you and I...
Yeah, we're human
and sometimes we make 2 b's on a report card,
or pay a bill late, or even forget to actually understand our kids..
and thats okay because...

We're no where near perfect.

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Me
My family
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