I'm Not Perfect

I might always wear a smile

I might always share a laugh

But Im not perfect

 

I might always seem happy

I may not show my fears

But I'm not perfect

 

Smiling, laughing, having fun

Always putting up a front

But I'm nowhere near perfect

 

I get good grades, and i play sports

I try to be your pride and joy

But I'm nowhere near perfect

 

I smile and laugh, and hold my breath

Hoping you can't see the tears

I'm not perfet

 

I make mistakes, I'm just like you

But inside I'm crumbling

I'm not perfect

 

I'm not perfect, and neither are you

As you can see, I'm just like you

And we're not perfect

 

Reviews

[Aisha]

I really like your repetition of the phrase "I'm not perfect"; it really drove the point home. Your poem is definitely relatable, since a lot of teenagers feel the pressure to act perfect. All in all, a good job.
Just a minor spelling mistake, in the third to last stanza you spell perfect wrong. (unless... you did it on purpose? In which case, I apologize for my grammar-nazi-ish tendencies)