The Pain of Perfection

I came across this poem about perfectionism I wrote during a rough time. Even though I'm moving beyond these habits, it still resonates.

Never good enough
Never strong enough
Never organized enough
Never wealthy enough
Never relaxed
kind
good
Never satisfied
Never done
proved
approving
Always demanding
Always expecting- more
Always on
Always thinking
Always critical
Mistakes have no excuses
Imperfections have no place
You must strive
You must achieve
No space for weakness
No space for pain
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Anger. Unforgiving. Guilt. Anger. Pain. Unforgiving.
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Shame is your second name
Hide your flaws. Be perfect.
Afraid of your feelings
You control - always
You are not free
You are not human