Perfectionist, by bedazzled Subscribe to rss feed for bedazzled

I have always strived hard to gain my family's pride,
I set the standard for myself but the bar is too high,
I won't be satisfied with anything less than my best,
Leaving me shattered when I only achieve a test,
My hair is curly which drives me completely crazy,
I scold myself for not doing more when I am feeling lazy,
If while I'm doing artwork my hand happens to slip,
I screw it up and start again because it's not perfect,
I look in the mirror and I really want to scream,
Faced with reality when I want to live a dream,
For yes a perfect life will remain a dream to me,
No matter how hard I try to slip into fantasy,
The worries that plague my mind aren't easily ignored,
It's hard being a pefectionist when your life is so flawed.
Posted: 2005-12-07 03:29:56 UTC

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2005-12-13 02:06:33waterlily
yeah i hear ya darling

2006-06-14 03:12:52
OMG! This is the story of my life! I totally understand how you feel and was drawn to the poem, at first, for just the name. I feel this same thind everyday and you displayed it perfectly!

2006-07-06 01:14:25 ~~~~GLOSTARG~~~~
great poem! you know something... a perfectionist will also try and perfect Perfection! I like your poetry style! :)

2008-01-10 01:54:32Sheila
And so WAS the story of my life.Until I realized. As long as I can live with myself it. Well, thats all that matters. Hard place to get to in life but well worth the wait.

2008-01-10 01:55:05Sheila
And so WAS the story of my life.Until I realized. As long as I can live with myself it. Well, thats all that matters. Hard place to get to in life but well worth the wait. God Bless You Dear.

2008-02-16 02:57:41Simply-Me-20104
This isn't the first time I've read this poem of yours, but I just love it! I totally and completely relate! Again, you are an exceptional talent!

2013-03-04 19:30:29Ruby1285
Wow!