Perfect

Perfect

 

 

impeccable emotions

love is the saintly touch

a heart in flux

searches the reaches of denial

to find what might be real

but gnashes its teeth on hopeless expression

 

infallibility is not the true art

of involvement's dream

 

but understanding the flaws

and embracing them

 

is.

 

 

2/14/23

Reviews

[Jon Mahaffie]

"infallibility is not the true art
of involvement's dream
but understanding the flaws
and embracing them
is."

Killer five lines here, pure gold. And I like the picture of denial being a spectrum of physical space with outer boundaries that a heart can search for things within. I also like the word "impeccable" used in that space/context, paired with the word "saintly", as impeccable comes from the Latin (or French, who knows these days) for "not capable of sinning"

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Jon,
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Jacob.
"but understanding the flaws
and embracing them"
The above lines. I had learn. I have a few flaws myself. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Coyote,
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Jacob.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Only God is perfect. Yet, when Abraham was 99 years old God appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; Walk before Me, and be blameless." Genesis 17:1 It is not for man to attain perfection through himself but through walking before God and from walking with God. "He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8 Christ said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God for all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27 So the psalmist said, "When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, “I shall seek Your face, LORD.” Psalm 27:8

[John the Baptist]

Truer words were never spoken. Those who seek Mr. or Ms. Right may end up disappointed when they find they have joined themselves to another flawed human being. Such keep the divorce courts busy.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, very disappointed...
thank you, John,
j.

[Mystical Ink]

Very well said. Ironically, accepting and acknowledging the flaws makes something perfect.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I agree...thank you, High Priestess,
j.

[JE Falcon]

Too True, embracing being the hardest part.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes it is, thank you, JE,
j.

[W. Barrett Munn]

Those flaws I learned were strings, like some enchanted musical instrument that connects present to near-infancy and when plucked resonate with the sensations of then in the now. Accepted and learned how to accommodate.

Winston

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your insightful words, Winston,
j.

[M]

Perfection is an impossible quest, so I never understood why people hope to attain it. Whether it be life, love, self or even writing, everything is flawed, so we just have to accept our limitations, embrace the flaws and give it everything we have in the pursuit of happiness and satisfaction. I have known some people who considered themselves perfect and they were ultimately the most obnoxious and flawed people I have ever met. I like the wisdom weaved in your poem here. Something many of us should give closer inspection to.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, those who consider themselves perfect....are ususally the furthest from that peak.
thank you for your kind review, Makhabat.
j.

[AYVID N]

The most impeccable emotions can encounter hopelessness in expression. The quest for perfection does bring about gnashing of teeth. Flawlessness can feel inhuman. The flaws make it endearing and relatable.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I guess we should strive to be the best we can...but perfection is just not a reality...
and getting even somewhat close might be a victory.
j.

[AYVID N]

Indeed....
You're welcome, dear Jacob.

[Einstein Noodle]

title catches me ... beautifully said .. powerful turn and really like the acceptance of me i feel in the closing ... beautiful deep stuff .. but so simple says i!
E.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you E....I just love your dog, wish I could meet him....he looks like he could eat me in one gulp.
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha! he's a big boy sure ... you are most welcome any time jacob .. just hop on some conveyance or another and git yer self down heah to my cabin in the holler :)
E.