Being a Perfectionist

A poem about how I feel as a perfectionist

Being a perfectionist is hard

Trying to be perfect means making no mistakes

Being a perfectionist is studying flashcards

Trying to be perfect means never pressing the brakes

Being a perfectionist is tiring

Trying to be perfect means not failing

Being a perfectionist is not inspiring

Trying to be perfect means always wailing

Reviews

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Satirical in its truth. I couldn't help but smile at the end in agreement. As a failed perfectionist I can attest to these words being obviously truthful. Wonderful work, Bry.

[John the Baptist]

I imagine it also means difficult human relations and fatigue, too.